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By David Stephen There is a general consensus that large language models [LLMs] are sycophantic. So, one of the risks they pose in their dominance as the contemporaneous consumer AI is due to that feature. But, is AI actually sycophantic in isolation, or is the sycophancy of AI a reflection of the core of how human society […]
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The sanctioned government narrative of the Minneapolis shooting diverts wildly from video footage of the incident shared online. Read more ›
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Apple's 2026 shareholders meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 24, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time, according to an SEC filing that was released today. Apple shareholders of record as of January 2, 2026, can attend, vote, and submit questions during the meeting by logging in to Apple's virtual meeting website 15 minutes before it kicks off. A control number included in the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials... Read more ›
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The future, as it turns out, is intimate and sometimes a little bit uncomfortable. Read more ›
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In a surprisingly user-friendly move, Bose has announced it will be open-sourcing the API documentation for its SoundTouch smart speakers, which were slated to lose official support on February 18th, as reported by Ars Technica. Bose has also moved that date back to May 6th, 2026. When cloud support ends, an update to the SoundTouch […] Read more ›
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The LLC moved as California's ultrarich weigh leaving ahead of a proposed tax on billionaires that would take effect retroactively starting January 1. Read more ›
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As part of a few changes to its search filters, YouTube is going to allow you to search specifically for Shorts or longform videos. Right now, a filter-less search shows a mix of longform and short form videos, which can be annoying if you just want to see videos in one format or the other. […] Read more ›
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Christopher Paye, Country Director of The Stepstone Group for Ireland, with responsibility for IrishJobs, has revealed his top five hiring predictions for 2026. The recruitment leader is forecasting that AI will become a more deeply embedded part of the recruitment landscape in 2026, with more employers using the technology to accelerate the hiring process. Businesses […] Read more ›
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Pure Telecom, the Irish-owned telecoms provider, today announces new results from its annual Connected Lives survey, which reveals that while 51% of adults in Ireland use fitness tracking apps, 35% of users say they have not helped them to become physically healthier. The nationally representative survey of 1,001 adults in Ireland was conducted by Censuswide […] Read more ›
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Intel has just unveiled Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors, the first AI PC platform built on Intel 18A process technology that was designed and manufactured in the United States. Powering over 200 designs from leading, global partners, Series 3 will be the most broadly adopted and globally available AI PC platform Intel has ever […] Read more ›
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New independent research published today by energy transition company, Pinergy, in collaboration with iReach Insights, uncovers the primary motivations, intentions, and challenges faced by Irish businesses as they plan their energy sustainability strategies for 2026. The comprehensive ‘Pinergy Energy Sustainability Research Study’ reveals that cost efficiencies are overwhelmingly the top driver (68%) for businesses investing […] Read more ›
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Munster Technological University (MTU) has launched a new pilot green biorefinery at its Kerry Campus, marking an important milestone in Ireland’s move towards sustainable agriculture and a circular bioeconomy. The facility will develop technologies that convert the country’s richest resource, which is its grasslands, into a range of valuable products, including high-quality animal feeds, human-grade […] Read more ›
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Integrity360 has acquired leading Canadian cybersecurity services and solutions provider Advantus360, a well-established and highly regarded cybersecurity services company operating out of Calgary in Canada. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition, which is part of Integrity360’s continued global expansion plan, provides the group’s first presence in the strategically important North American […] Read more ›
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Halo, the world’s first AI-powered equine performance predictor and insurance platform, launched late last year, redefining how risk is measured and managed in the bloodstock industry. Its insurance capabilities have been developed in conjunction with leading reinsurance broker, Guy Carpenter, and underwriter, Markel. Unlike traditional offerings, Halo integrates real-time predictive analytics with embedded, flexible cover […] Read more ›
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International Rose of Tralee and apprentice electrical engineer Katelyn Cummins has been announced as one of the first headline speakers for I Wish 2026, as the organisation continues to showcase applied STEM at its re-imagined I Wish Festival, taking place on 5 February 2026 at the RDS Dublin. As technologies such as artificial intelligence continue to reshape design, builds and […] Read more ›
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Dell Technologies announces a strategic expansion of its consumer and gaming portfolio. The company reintroduces the iconic XPS laptops with reimagined designs across new form factors and price points, expands its Alienware line to reach more gamers and launches two industry-leading UltraSharp monitors. Jeff Clarke, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, Dell Technologies: “We’re getting […] Read more ›
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Ireland’s appetite for connectivity continues to soar, with Vodafone Ireland’s latest network insights revealing record-breaking data usage, festive surges, and a clear shift in how the nation communicates. Mobile data usage rose by 19.24% year-on-year, climbing from 445,133 TB in 2024 to 530,794 TB in 2025. The busiest day for data was Tuesday, 9th December, […] Read more ›
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