Amazon hit by strikes, protests across Europe today Amazon workers went out on strike at multiple locations across Europe today as protests against the US e-commerce giant's working practices picked up pace on … Business • 24 Nov
39% of daily internet users almost always online - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office shows that 94% of internet users go online daily, and of these, 39% use it all the time … Business • 24 Nov
Concern over spread of disinformation on social media Ireland's media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, said it remains concerned about the spread of violent imagery, hate speech and disinformation on social media platforms following … Business • 24 Nov
Eir's third quarter revenues up by 3% Eir has reported higher third quarter revenues but said its earnings fell as it added 20,000 more fibre broadband connections nationwide. Business • 23 Nov
One in ten Irish people have used AI in work - study One year after the launch of ChatGPT, more than 300,000 people in Ireland have used artificial intelligence at work, according to new research from Deloitte. Business • 23 Nov
Funding of €58.8m for disruptive technology projects The Government has announced funding of a further €58.8 million to 12 new projects under the Disruptive Technology and Innovation Fund (DTIF). Business • 23 Nov
Sam Altman to return as OpenAI CEO ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has reached an agreement for Sam Altman to return as CEO days after his sacking, capping frenzied discussions about the future of the … Business • 22 Nov
Nvidia outlook beats expectations, China worries linger Chip designer Nvidia said it expects a steep drop in fourth-quarter sales in China - a key revenue generator - in the wake of new … Business • 22 Nov
Binance to pay billions in US in money laundering case Binance chief executive Changpeng Zhao has pleaded guilty to US money laundering violations, in a deal that will see the cryptocurrency exchange he founded pay … Business • 22 Nov
IBM launches free AI training courses IBM has announced a collaboration with Dublin City University and Fast Track into Information Technology to deliver training in Artificial Intelligence to adult learners. Ireland • 22 Nov
Timeline - Sam Altman's return to OpenAI OpenAI said last night that Sam Altman would return to the company as CEO, capping days of high drama and marathon discussions about the future … Business • 22 Nov
Irish innovation honoured at annual AI Awards Software to protect children from cyberbullying, a wearable device to diagnose Parkinson's Disease and educational tools for literacy were among the winners of this year's … Science and Technology • 21 Nov
New tool launched to prevent online shopping scams A new online service designed to prevent shoppers from being scammed has been launched. Business • 21 Nov
Nostra buys Cork based IT firm Compunet IT service provider Nostra has bought Cork based IT managed service provider Compunet. Business • 21 Nov
OpenAI CEO sacking puts focus on EU regulatory debate As the European Union edges closer to passing a wide-ranging set of laws governing artificial intelligence, politicians and experts say the surprise ousting of OpenAI … Business • 21 Nov
Irish study suggests far-right influence growing online New research on the spread of online misinformation and disinformation in Ireland has revealed that the influence of the far-right is growing. technology • 20 Nov
PwC in deal with Microsoft on new GenAI Business Centre PwC Ireland is launching a new GenAI Business Centre as it expands its strategic AI collaboration with Microsoft into Ireland. Business • 20 Nov
OpenAI staff threaten to quit unless board resigns Hundreds of staff at ChatGPT's parent company OpenAI have signed a letter threatening to leave the tech firm unless "all current board members resign," according … Business • 20 Nov
Broadband works on the way for Cork offshore islands National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the National Broadband Plan (NBP), is set to start surveying works on three Cork offshore islands in … Business • 20 Nov
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dismissed from company OpenAI, the company that launched ChatGPT a year ago, has said it dismissed CEO Sam Altman. Business • 20 Nov
UL in drive to get women to study STEM subjects The University of Limerick has been reaching out to schools throughout Science Week in a drive to encourage more students to consider careers in the … Regional • 18 Nov
Almost a third using different name on social media Almost a third of adults in Ireland have a social media account under a different name according to a new survey. Business • 17 Nov
Alibaba announces U-turn on cloud unit spin-off Alibaba Group's Hong Kong shares slumped 10% today after it scrapped plans to spin off its cloud business, citing uncertainties fuelled by US curbs on … Business • 17 Nov
Apple files legal challenge to EU's Digital Markets Act Apple has filed a legal case contesting decisions taken by the European Commission under its recently-introduced Digital Markets Act, according to a post shared by … Business • 17 Nov
TikTok appeals against EU gatekeeper status TikTok has joined Meta in appealing against the "gatekeeper" status under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), an EU law that brings in tougher rules for … Business • 16 Nov