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Top researchers leave tech giants to launch their own start-ups
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (410+ words) Top researchers are leaving major tech companies such as Google, Meta and Open AI to launch their own AI ventures. These start-ups are attracting significant investment from venture capitalists who believe in the potential of new approaches to AI model…...
Datavant opens state-of-the-art global R&D centre in Galway
6+ hour, 27+ min ago (311+ words) Datavant, the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare, has officially opened its state-of-the-art global research and development centre at Bonham Quay in Galway. The company also announced that it has already hired 100 employees in Ireland, putting it ahead of its…...
AI firms flex lobbying muscle on both side of Atlantic
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (762+ words) AI developers are ramping up efforts to win over the hearts and minds of officials in Europe and'the United States, hoping to sway governments as they weigh high-stake regulatory frameworks for the ever more powerful technology. Flush with cash, the…...
Stage set for Elon Musk's court battle with Open AI
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (532+ words) Elon Musk's lawsuit accusing high-profile artificial intelligence company Open AI of betraying its non-profit mission heads for trial today with the selection of jurors. The legal clash in a courtroom across the bay from San Francisco pits the world's richest…...
It's tough being a CEO, being 'next' can be worse
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (705+ words) If I asked you to reel off a number of successful tech CEOs, you might start with some of the older names like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Larry Ellison and Michael Dell, although it's more likely the newer "tech bros…...
Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise for autonomous AI in businesses
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (208+ words) Google Cloud mapped out a clear new course for the corporate world at its Next conference in Las Vegas. The technology company is moving away from classic, reactive chatbots and introducing the vision of the "agentic enterprise" in which smart…...
In the age of AI, soft skills are key to success, experts say
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (709+ words) In the 15th century, the Gutenberg Printing Press spurred fast and cheap book production. The 19th century rolled out typewriters that accelerated record-keeping. And come the turn of the 21st century, the Web ushered in a digital revolution. There's been multiple moments in…...
Anthropic says it will put AI risks 'on the table' with Mythos model
1+ week, 1+ day ago (679+ words) American AI developer Anthropic plans to "lay the risks out on the table" even as it restricts deployment of a new model dubbed Mythos, whose powerful cyber security capabilities raise stark questions for companies and governments. "We have a model…...
AIM Centre strengthens links with medtech and life science sectors with new Galway base
1+ week, 1+ day ago (390+ words) The AIM Centre is stepping up its efforts to strengthen connections with manufacturing and services companies in the medtech and life science sectors with the opening of a new base in Galway. The expansion, supported by the Western Development Commission,…...
European governments close the door on Whats App, Signal
1+ week, 2+ day ago (254+ words) Several EU member states are switching to their own messaging apps for government communications. The capitals no longer want to depend on American tech companies for sensitive communication between civil servants and ministers. NATO also now has its own messaging…...