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Using automation in employee leave management

Samarth Keshava of Sparrow discusses how the company he co-founded is making employee leave management easier. Read more: Using automation in employee leave management https://bit.ly/4cGTEhW

Study claims AI can be racially biased with medical images

The study suggests the AI models that are best at making demographic predictions from medical images also have the biggest discrepancies when diagnosing people of different races or genders. Read more: Study claims AI can be racially biased with medical images https://bit.ly/3W3rqIL

Meta may block news on Facebook in Australia

The company told Australian lawmakers it is waiting for the government to decide if it would apply a 2021 law that requires Meta to pay fees to news publishers. Read more: Meta may block news on Facebook in Australia https://bit.ly/3xFhBHs

New health app developed to help patients with rare lung disease

The app has been specifically developed to assist people living with the rare condition pulmonary arterial hypertension. Read more: New health app developed to help patients with rare lung disease https://bit.ly/3zlvawd

14 companies hiring in automation right now

If you are seeking a career in automation then look no further, because there are a number of diverse companies currently recruiting in the field. Read more: 14 companies hiring in automation right now https://bit.ly/3zm1izQ

NASA awards SpaceX $843m contract to help deorbit ISS

SpaceX is set to build the US Deorbit Vehicle which will ensure a ‘safe and responsible’ transition to low Earth orbit when the ISS ends its operations in 2030. Read more: NASA awards SpaceX $843m contract to help deorbit ISS https://bit.ly/3zpgYCw

SoftBank set to back AI start-up Perplexity

The start-up could reach $3bn in valuation following the investment, but in recent weeks it has been marred with accusations of plagiarism. Read more: SoftBank set to back AI start-up Perplexity https://bit.ly/3W4hq1W

Amazon pushes past $2trn valuation for first time

The company has been pumping billions into generative AI to enhance its business, particularly in cloud. Read more: Amazon pushes past $2trn valuation for first time https://bit.ly/3VZPmMO

Instagram rival Cara faces crashes and hefty bills from user surge

Cara's recent growth was unprecedented, but it caused the website to crash and forced the team to work around the clock to keep it operational. Read more: Instagram rival Cara faces crashes and hefty bills from user surge https://bit.ly/3RqdMwu

EPA warns Ireland’s water quality is not improving

The report warns that a significant number of Ireland's bodies of water have too much nitrogen and phosphate - which can lead to algae growth and impact fish populations. Read more: EPA warns Ireland’s water quality is not improving https://bit.ly/3XgMGM5

‘Where are all the women?’: An entrepreneur’s drive for change

Prof Maura McAdam discusses the early experiences that affected her entrepreneurial worldview and how finding your tribe helps you succeed in business. Read more: ‘Where are all the women?’: An entrepreneur’s drive for change https://bit.ly/3yW2hXc

Meet the student founder climbing the proptech ladder

Aaron Devitt and his team at proptech Marc have been making some big gains since the platform's formation, including winning the Irish Student Entrepreneurship Forum grand final in April. Read more: Meet the student founder climbing the proptech ladder https://bit.ly/4aYEJhI

Mistral AI value surges to nearly €6bn after latest fundraise

Mistral AI has reportedly raised €468m in equity from various backers, providing more support to a company that is only slightly more than a year old. Read more: Mistral AI value surges to nearly €6bn after latest fundraise https://bit.ly/3z12nNq

Levelling up on gamification so work is more than a call of duty

Be it child’s play or a seemingly eternal boss fight, the jury is still out on whether gamification is a fad or a complete game-changer for workplaces. Read more: Levelling up on gamification so work is more than a call of duty https://bit.ly/3RiGnnu

23andMe faces UK and Canadian probe over data breach

The joint investigation will look at what was exposed in the massive breach and whether 23andMe had adequate safeguards to protect this data. Read more: 23andMe faces UK and Canadian probe over data breach https://bit.ly/3VmiRH4

Irish-founded OnSecurity raises £5.5m in first funding round

As its clients continue to grow, the UK start-up plans to double its headcount from 35 to 70 over coming years. Read more: Irish-founded OnSecurity raises £5.5m in first funding round https://bit.ly/3VBXovg

Should Ireland turn to small nuclear reactors for its climate goals?

A new IAE report suggests that small modular nuclear reactors could support Ireland’s goals to be net neutral by 2050, but there is opposition to this type of energy. Read more: Should Ireland turn to small nuclear reactors for its climate goals? https://bit.ly/4canOJS

James Webb spots massive amount of carbon around young star

Webb's instruments detected carbon-rich gas around a young star, which suggests it could be the right environment for carbon-poor planets similar to Earth. Read more: James Webb spots massive amount of carbon around young star https://bit.ly/4bPM9Fh

Microsoft updates controversial Recall feature amid security concerns

Microsoft will give users a 'clearer choice to opt-in' to the Recall feature, which aims to help users find content more easily by taking regular screenshots of their activities. Read more: Microsoft updates controversial Recall feature amid security concerns https://bit.ly/4b0QCDM

New York Times source code leaked on 4chan after GitHub breach

The paper confirmed to media that the breach by an unidentified threat actor took place in January and did not lead to unauthorised access to any of its systems. Read more: New York Times source code leaked on 4chan after GitHub breach https://bit.ly/45gaQbo

Wind supplied 35pc of Ireland’s electricity so far this year

Wind remains an important part of Ireland's energy grid, though its contributions fluctuate significantly month by month. Read more: Wind supplied 35pc of Ireland’s electricity so far this year https://bit.ly/45lOLbp

AgriLedger: Tech to improve income and market access for farmers

Originally from Haiti, Genevieve Leveille now lives in London where her start-up is based. The mission is to help farmers in developing countries to overcome unique challenges with tech. Read more: AgriLedger: Tech to improve income and market access for farmers https://bit.ly/4cgSz01

What is Cara, the Instagram rival artists are flocking to?

Cara has advertised itself as a safe space from the rise of AI-generated images and has surged in popularity as artists take issue with Meta. Read more: What is Cara, the Instagram rival artists are flocking to? https://bit.ly/3Vt0DFf

SETU appoints Prof Van Hout to research leadership role

Prof Van Hout has a portfolio of more than 300 peer-reviewed journal articles and plans to 'consolidate SETU’s research, innovation and knowledge transfer'. Read more: SETU appoints Prof Van Hout to research leadership role https://bit.ly/3Kzgs79

UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch cleared of all charges in the US

Following a 12-week trial in San Francisco, Lynch has been cleared of all fraud charges by US prosecutors and will be heading back to the UK. Read more: UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch cleared of all charges in the US https://bit.ly/3VgrmDC

Starship completes full test flight without blowing up

The ambitious project has had multiple setbacks, but SpaceX has learned from previous flights and successfully demonstrated its reusable transportation system. Read more: Starship completes full test flight without blowing up https://bit.ly/4e9siCz

Do you have what it takes to make the Docklands smarter?

Smart Docklands, a project funded by Dublin City Council and Trinity's Connect Research Centre, is looking for pilot projects to address local needs using tech. Read more: Do you have what it takes to make the Docklands smarter? https://bit.ly/3VxTjZb

US to launch antitrust probes into Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia

The US Justice Department will investigate Nvidia while the Federal Trade Commission will look into AI deals between Microsoft and OpenAI. Read more: US to launch antitrust probes into Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia https://bit.ly/4bL4ZgQ

Elon Musk’s xAI to host massive supercomputer in Memphis

After raising $6bn from various high-profile investors, xAI is trying to build the world's largest supercomputer in Memphis to fuel its AI ambitions. Read more: Elon Musk’s xAI to host massive supercomputer in Memphis https://bit.ly/3VfwJ6b

Nvidia is now more valuable than Apple

The company powering the AI revolution reached a valuation of $1trn for the first time last year and crossed the $2trn threshold only months ago. Read more: Nvidia is now more valuable than Apple https://bit.ly/3Kvf4lR

Are entrepreneurs born or can they be made?

Ahead of the InvestHer Summit, veteran entrepreneur Mairead Mackle shares her top tips for aspiring founders. Read more: Are entrepreneurs born or can they be made? https://bit.ly/4e7eDfd

A great bird once thought to be extinct spotted with chicks in Killarney

Move over Woody Woodpecker, there’s a new species in town. Read more: A great bird once thought to be extinct spotted with chicks in Killarney https://bit.ly/4aPqko1

SSE submits plans for ‘milestone’ Arklow Bank offshore windfarm

Once operational starting 2029, the offshore wind farm project is expected to have the capacity to power the equivalent of more than 830,000 homes each year. Read more: SSE submits plans for ‘milestone’ Arklow Bank offshore windfarm https://bit.ly/3KtJ95h

Databricks to acquire Tabular in billion-dollar deal

Last September, Databricks raised more than $500m in a Series I funding round, valuing the company at $43bn. Read more: Databricks to acquire Tabular in billion-dollar deal https://bit.ly/3VtedIR

Ireland faces fresh call to ban facial recognition tech for Gardaí

Robert Williams, a man falsely arrested as a result of facial recognition tech, is speaking out against Ireland's plans to adopt this technology. Read more: Ireland faces fresh call to ban facial recognition tech for Gardaí https://bit.ly/3ReJ2ya

Shifting agricultural attitudes and the impact of STEM

Project director at GlasPort Bio Dr Aoife McCarthy discusses how Ireland’s agriculture sector could have a bright future, if the industry remains open-minded and environmentally conscious. Read more: Shifting agricultural attitudes and the impact of STEM https://bit.ly/3X3nV5U

NI start-ups bag £10,000 each from Techstart Ventures

Part of a cohort of 19 teams taking part in Co-Founders, the five start-ups will now use the funding to validate their business and develop its commercial potential. Read more: NI start-ups bag £10,000 each from Techstart Ventures https://bit.ly/4bKrbrk

Soon you may not be able to scroll past some ads on Instagram

Just like unskippable ads on YouTube, Instagram is testing a feature that will make users watch an advertisement even if they don’t want to. Read more: Soon you may not be able to scroll past some ads on Instagram https://bit.ly/3V6KDHO

Monzo plans for Irish office following first annual profit

The company’s group CEO said Ireland will act as a ‘gateway to European markets’. Read more: Monzo plans for Irish office following first annual profit https://bit.ly/4bJlkTb

Microsoft layoffs to affect hundreds of cloud and AR jobs

This comes after the company reduced its global gaming staff by 8pc earlier this year and laid off 10,000 employees last year. Read more: Microsoft layoffs to affect hundreds of cloud and AR jobs https://bit.ly/459z5b8

Trinity researcher tackles epilepsy treatment gaps

Epilepsy affects 1pc of the world’s population and yet 30pc of patients don’t have a treatment that works. Prof Mark Cunningham wants to change this. Read more: Trinity researcher tackles epilepsy treatment gaps https://bit.ly/3X7xccY

Mindfulness is key to reducing tech stress at work

University of Nottingham’s Elizabeth Marsh shares research insights that may help improve your digital work habits and reduce stress. Read more: Mindfulness is key to reducing tech stress at work https://bit.ly/4aNrZKT

Jamango: Making creating games as fun as playing them

After raising $2.5m in a pre-seed round, the start-up is all set to launch its innovative platform this year and ‘empower the next generation of game creators’. Read more: Jamango: Making creating games as fun as playing them https://bit.ly/3Vr5rLx