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 […] Read more ›
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By Fay Niewiadomski Today’s leaders are faced with a multitude of disruptions, whether it’s technological shifts from the acceleration of AI or global economic volatility brought on by events like the COVID-19 pandemic. In such a context, command-and-control styles of leadership reliant on predictable outcomes have become ineffective. Now is the time to reimagine leadership […] Read more ›
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Are you out of contract or looking for a better deal for your mobile phone? If so, there are some great SIM Only deals available in Ireland right now with huge savings to be made over long contract plans. We’ve teamed up with Switcher.ie, the free and impartial price comparison and switching service, to find the […] Read more ›
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Bank of Ireland is urging customers to stay alert to ‘Smishing’ scams over the festive season, as fraudsters try to exploit consumer behaviour by sending them fraudulent text messages during the busy shopping period. With online shopping and parcel deliveries at peak levels, scammers are sending texts that look like they’ve been sent by trusted […] Read more ›
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Interview with Dorothy Creaven and Michael Cordner at AWS re:Invent Dublin-based startup Jentic was the first Irish company to complete the AWS Generative AI Accelerator, which concluded recently at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas. The company is now focused on building enterprise awareness of its platform, supported by the launch of its AI Readiness Scorecard […] Read more ›
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New data published by LinkedIn has revealed that labour markets across EMEA slackened in October, highlighting the growing competition professionals face to secure a new job. Job seekers are instead countering this trend by reducing their search intensity in favour of “job hugging” – the trend of staying put. In Ireland, job search intensity – […] Read more ›
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By Dominic Colenso, who is an international speaker, communication coach and the author of Cut-Through: The pitch and presentation playbook. Playing the leading role: How to deliver when all eyes are on you When I was shooting the film Thunderbirds, the late Bill Paxton gave me a piece of advice that has stayed with me […] Read more ›
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A comparison of early stage state supports for the indigenous tech sector in Ireland and Northern Ireland’ with Minister Jack Chambers The Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers today launched a new report, ‘A comparison of early stage state supports for the indigenous tech sector in Ireland and Northern […] Read more ›
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Kingspan, the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, has announced a multi-year partnership with Seven Clean Seas, a leading ocean impact organisation. The collaboration looks to tackle ocean bound plastic pollution and enable the recycling of recovered materials in community projects. Through this partnership, Seven Clean Seas will expand on its work […] Read more ›
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For me, it’s a time to wind down and slow down. A time to do some creative stuff, e.g., read the book on your bedside locker that you’ve been promising to read, or the book you will be given as a present. I recently joined a book club and have read and enjoyed books I […] Read more ›
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Leading digital bank Monzo has announced that it has secured a full banking licence from the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) to enable it to take its much-loved product into European markets and supercharge its global ambitions. Founded in 2015 and fully regulated in the UK since 2017, Monzo […] Read more ›
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By Rajesh Jethwa, CTO at Digiterre, and co-author of Transform!: The 14 Behaviors Driving Successful Digital Transformation in the Age of Gen AI Modern life runs on an intricate network of technologies so familiar we barely notice them. We see the polished surface of digital services, mobile apps and rapid delivery systems, yet beneath these […] Read more ›
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There is a quiet pattern emerging across the digital entertainment landscape. As platforms grow faster and technologies more complex, the games that consistently gain traction are not always the most innovative on paper. Instead, they are often those which bring with them a sense of familiarity. Formats which have been understood from previous digital eras […] Read more ›
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The Entertainment IP Summit 2026 will take place online on January 14–15, 2026, bringing together senior decision-makers across film, TV, games, animation, publishing, podcasting, XR/VR and transmedia to examine how stories are developed, scaled and monetised across formats and global markets. The two-day event is free to attend, with registration now open at www.entertainmentipsummit.com. Registrants […] Read more ›
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Munster Technological University (MTU) recently announced that it has formally signed the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) Agreement. The signing demonstrates MTU’s commitment to responsible and inclusive approaches to evaluating research. By joining CoARA, MTU is aligning with an international movement that champions assessment practices emphasising quality, openness, integrity, and societal impact. As part of this […] Read more ›
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On November 19th, 2025, National College of Ireland in (NCI) collaboration with Citi proudly announced the official kick-off of the Citi upStart programme for the 2025/26 academic year. The initiative, designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among postgraduate students, saw Citi organisers, mentors, NCI students, academics, and new partners gather for the launch event. Activate […] Read more ›
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Circular.ie, Ireland’s national platform for circular economy communications, has announced 40 community groups and organisations as recipients of the Circular Communications Grants, with a total value of €100,000. The scheme, funded by the Government of Ireland under the Circular Economy Fund, supports projects that are advancing circular living, strengthening community engagement and helping to build […] Read more ›
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Dublin Tech Week returns from 22–29 May 2026, bringing together innovators, creators, and communities for a week-long programme of events across the city. Now in its second year, it aims to once again highlight Dublin’s position as a leading global hub for technology, talent, and ideas and grow on the success of its first year. […] Read more ›
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By David Stephen What is the common denominator in all love scenarios? What does it mean that an individual is so in love, but others find it strange? How do long distance relationships compare to the recent phenomenon of AI girlfriends and AI boyfriends? What also does it mean that an individual fell into a romance […] Read more ›
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As Christmas time is fast approaching, I thought it would be the right time to catch up with the most famous and busiest person in the world, Santa Claus. Times have changed and Santa has his elves busy in his North Pole workshop using the latest technology to build toys, books and other gifts for […] Read more ›
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