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Taoiseach Micheál Martin will present 40 students from underrepresented backgrounds with scholarships to study a range of STEM courses, such as AI and cybersecurity. RTÉ News rte.ie/news/education…

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If the aim of the AI Summit was to present a global united front on the future of the technology, the opposite was achieved. It served to highlight the divisions that exist between Europe and the US when it comes to the regulation of AI. RTÉ News rte.ie/news/business/…

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Ireland's application to join the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) has been accepted in principle, paving the way for the country to become an associate member in 2026. RTÉ News rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

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Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith will be presented with a special recognition award by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin at a ceremony in Dublin today. RTÉ News rte.ie/news/business/…

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Chipmaker Intel is to cut jobs in a bid to streamline the organisation and eliminate management layers to enable faster decision-making. RTÉ News rte.ie/news/2025/0425…

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The Government has published new guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the public service. The framework advises against the use of free generative AI models. RTÉ News rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

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Ireland has signed an associate membership agreement to join the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN). RTÉ News rte.ie/news/2025/0508…

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The share of job postings in Ireland that reference Generative AI (GenAI) has increased to 0.7% in 2025 compared to 0.2% in 2024, surpassing "traditional" roles such as bartender for the first time. RTÉ News rte.ie/news/business/…

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National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the Government's National Broadband Plan (NBP), has announced that over 125,000 premises across Ireland are now connected to its high-speed fibre broadband network. RTÉ News rte.ie/news/2025/0514…

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A new pilot scheme has been launched that will see blood donors being offered mixed reality headsets while they donate. RTÉ News rte.ie/news/2025/0520…

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It’s coming full circle for the Collison brothers - former winners of the Young Scientist are now becoming its sponsors. RTÉ News rte.ie/news/2025/0526…

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EU Commissioner Michael McGrath has held an online meeting with TikTok CEO Shou Chew during which he raised concerns over the 'SkinnyTok' trend. RTÉ News rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

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New EU rules come into force tomorrow which will require websites, apps and devices to be accessible for people with disabilities and older people. RTÉ News rte.ie/news/technolog…

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"I learned that if you touch a wire you could disconnect someone's YouTube!" - A visit to a data centre with some fourth class students. RTÉ News rte.ie/news/2025/0626…

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Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has said it supports proposals for a common “digital majority age” across EU member states. RTÉ News rte.ie/news/2025/0704…

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The Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence is expected to hear today that the Government is giving consideration to Ireland hosting a Global AI Summit next year, similar to an event which was held in Paris in February. RTÉ News rte.ie/news/business/…

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There have been "notable reductions" in graduate hiring by major firms in the accountancy and finance sectors because of the impact of AI, according to Morgan McKinley Ireland. RTÉ News rte.ie/news/business/…