António
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Atos Future of Work Expert. Helping Talent & Customers growth. Founder of axschat podcast, DTLabUCC. Accessibility Team. Sustainability, Sociologist🇪🇺 Cork, Ireland. 🥇European Digital Mindset Award Winner. A Portuguese in Ireland. #axschat crew.
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It's a video about starting again. Rebuilding a network here after Elon Musk took it from all of us on X to serve his ego.
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Workday's CEO is out less than a week after 400 job cuts
Workday's CEO is out less than a week after 400 job cuts
Aneel Bhusri returns as CEO of the software company, which he cofounded in 2005.
www.businessinsider.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Workday's CEO is out less than a week after 400 job cuts
EU must 'tear down barriers' to become 'global giant'
EU must 'tear down barriers' to become 'global giant'
The EU must "tear down the barriers" that prevent it from becoming a truly global economic giant, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said, ahead of leaders' talks on making the 27-nation bloc more competitive.
www.rte.ie
February 11, 2026 at 10:14 PM
EU must 'tear down barriers' to become 'global giant'
Google has received unconditional approval for its all-cash deal to buy cloud security service provider Wiz from European Union. Google's $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity company Wiz is the company's biggest ever deal in terms of transaction size.
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Google secures EU antitrust approval for $32 billion Wiz acquisition
Alphabet's Google gained unconditional EU antitrust approval on Tuesday for its $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity company Wiz, its biggest ever deal, after regulators said the deal would not ra...
www.reuters.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Google has received unconditional approval for its all-cash deal to buy cloud security service provider Wiz from European Union. Google's $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity company Wiz is the company's biggest ever deal in terms of transaction size.
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China’s Smart Authoritarianism.
How the CCP Balances Control and Innovation.
How the CCP Balances Control and Innovation.
China’s Smart Authoritarianism
How the CCP balances control and innovation.
www.foreignaffairs.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:55 AM
China’s Smart Authoritarianism.
How the CCP Balances Control and Innovation.
How the CCP Balances Control and Innovation.
EU Parliament supports digital euro, but ECB chief says 'cash is queen'. Supporters argue it enables Europeans to make online payments without US card companies, as Europe seeks to reduce reliance on foreign firms like Visa and Mastercard.
EU Parliament votes in favour of digital euro but ECB chief insists 'cash is queen'
Today’s vote is only an expression of support at this stage but shows where MEPs currently stand on an issue that has divided Europe.
www.thejournal.ie
February 11, 2026 at 12:59 AM
EU Parliament supports digital euro, but ECB chief says 'cash is queen'. Supporters argue it enables Europeans to make online payments without US card companies, as Europe seeks to reduce reliance on foreign firms like Visa and Mastercard.
Ireland’s basic income for the arts scheme becomes permanent
Ireland’s basic income for the arts scheme becomes permanent
When piloted, initiative that provided €325 a week to eligible artists recouped more than its net cost, study shows
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Ireland’s basic income for the arts scheme becomes permanent
During a recent internal "Company Kickoff" event, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff made jokes about ICE, prompting some employees to voice their anger and disappointment on Slack.
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff joked about ICE at an event, and employees are up in arms
Salesforce employees took to Slack to express anger and disappointment in CEO Marc Benioff's comments.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:10 PM
During a recent internal "Company Kickoff" event, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff made jokes about ICE, prompting some employees to voice their anger and disappointment on Slack.
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Stuck in the past: Ireland’s remote working policies are built for a world that doesn't exist
Stuck in the past: Ireland’s remote working policies are built for a world that doesn't exist
As housing, transport and climate pressures mount, the government’s remote working policy is dragging the workforce backwards, writes Labour’s George Lawlor.
www.thejournal.ie
February 10, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Stuck in the past: Ireland’s remote working policies are built for a world that doesn't exist
In terms of audiences, we have 6 Super Bowls every weekend in Europe in European football ⚽
February 9, 2026 at 9:55 PM
In terms of audiences, we have 6 Super Bowls every weekend in Europe in European football ⚽
30% of Employees Have a Hidden Disability, and What Leaders Miss? | Diary of a CHRO Ep24.
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Why 30% of Employees Have a Hidden Disability, and What Leaders Miss? | Diary of a CHRO Ep24
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February 9, 2026 at 10:38 AM
30% of Employees Have a Hidden Disability, and What Leaders Miss? | Diary of a CHRO Ep24.
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Democracy prevails in Portugal.
Socialist António José Seguro defeats far-right candidate in Portugal's presidential runoff.
Socialist António José Seguro defeats far-right candidate in Portugal's presidential runoff.
Socialist defeats far-right candidate in Portugal's presidential runoff, exit polls show
Moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro appeared to be headed for a landslide victory in Portugal's presidential runoff on Sunday, with two exit polls putting him in the 67%-73% range, well ahead of his far-right, anti-establishment rival Andre Ventura.
www.reuters.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Democracy prevails in Portugal.
Socialist António José Seguro defeats far-right candidate in Portugal's presidential runoff.
Socialist António José Seguro defeats far-right candidate in Portugal's presidential runoff.
We Didn’t Ask for This Internet - #podcast
We Didn’t Ask for This Internet
Podcast Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 06/02/2026 · 1h 27m
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February 8, 2026 at 6:40 PM
We Didn’t Ask for This Internet - #podcast
A previously undocumented cyber espionage group operating from Asia broke into the networks of at least 70 government and critical infrastructure organizations across 37 countries over the past year, according to new findings from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42.
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thehackernews.com/2026/02/asia...
Asian State-Backed Group TGR-STA-1030 Breaches 70 Government, Infrastructure Entities
Asian state-linked hackers breached 70 entities, used phishing, N-day exploits, and rootkits for global espionage.
thehackernews.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:10 PM
A previously undocumented cyber espionage group operating from Asia broke into the networks of at least 70 government and critical infrastructure organizations across 37 countries over the past year, according to new findings from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42.
thehackernews.com/2026/02/asia...
thehackernews.com/2026/02/asia...
The pessimist who became a prophet. Michael Sandel was ignored by a generation of political optimists. Now he is searching for a way out of the mess he saw coming.
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The pessimist who became a prophet
Michael Sandel was ignored by a generation of political optimists. Now he is searching for a way out of the mess he saw coming
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February 8, 2026 at 1:16 PM
The pessimist who became a prophet. Michael Sandel was ignored by a generation of political optimists. Now he is searching for a way out of the mess he saw coming.
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"If we can't measure problems, we can't see problems. If we can't see problems, there's no room for the government to get involved."
February 8, 2026 at 12:16 AM
"If we can't measure problems, we can't see problems. If we can't see problems, there's no room for the government to get involved."
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State Department is removing all posts on its public accounts on the social media platform X made before Trump returned to office on Jan. 20, 2025.
The posts will be internally archived but will no longer be on public view.
State Department is removing all posts on its public accounts on the social media platform X made before Trump returned to office on Jan. 20, 2025.
The posts will be internally archived but will no longer be on public view.
State Department will delete X posts from before Trump returned to office
The policy change orders the removal of any post made by official State Department accounts on X before President Trump returned to office in 2025.
www.npr.org
February 7, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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State Department is removing all posts on its public accounts on the social media platform X made before Trump returned to office on Jan. 20, 2025.
The posts will be internally archived but will no longer be on public view.
State Department is removing all posts on its public accounts on the social media platform X made before Trump returned to office on Jan. 20, 2025.
The posts will be internally archived but will no longer be on public view.
They Aren't Acting Like They Might Lose
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They Aren't Acting Like They Might Lose
Get prepared for attempts to manipulate the midterms
open.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:57 PM
They Aren't Acting Like They Might Lose
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AI disrupting traditional careers may not be bad for children giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... #AI
AI disrupting traditional careers may not be bad for children
If the normal pathways to financial security are vanishing, why not let your child follow their passions?
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February 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
AI disrupting traditional careers may not be bad for children giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... #AI
DP World boss emailed Epstein about sexual experiences www.ft.com/content/d8f9...
DP World boss emailed Epstein about sexual experiences
DoJ documents show Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem maintained relationship with sex offender long after 2008 conviction
www.ft.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:45 PM
DP World boss emailed Epstein about sexual experiences www.ft.com/content/d8f9...
New emails viewed by The Verge reveal that Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, suggested the company should do less research into how its platforms harm users, oddly citing Apple as a model. Well, Apple doesn't run a social network with a business model that profits from manipulating users around the world
Zuckerberg on why Meta should do less safety research: 'Apple doesn't study any of this' - 9to5Mac
Newly unsealed emails show Mark Zuckerberg suggested Meta do less research into platform harm—pointing to Apple’s approach as a model.
9to5mac.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
New emails viewed by The Verge reveal that Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, suggested the company should do less research into how its platforms harm users, oddly citing Apple as a model. Well, Apple doesn't run a social network with a business model that profits from manipulating users around the world
Satya Nadella decides Microsoft needs a quality czar
Satya Nadella decides Microsoft needs a quality czar
: Picks chap who used to lead Redmond’s security, lures replacement from Google
www.theregister.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Satya Nadella decides Microsoft needs a quality czar
Portuguese Energy regulator prohibits power cuts to those who do not pay bills in the areas affected by the storm buff.ly/pyeVfQN #Portugal
Regulador da energia proíbe cortes de luz a quem não pague faturas nas zonas afetadas pela tempestade
A ERSE está a ouvir comercializadores, operadores de rede e associações representativas dos consumidores, e tomará novas medidas em breve relativamente à eletricidade e ao gás natural
expresso.pt
February 6, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Portuguese Energy regulator prohibits power cuts to those who do not pay bills in the areas affected by the storm buff.ly/pyeVfQN #Portugal
Big Tech stocks sold off heavily after unveiling plans to spend $660bn this year on AI, as investors fret that the “breathtaking” capital expenditures are outpacing the earnings potential of the new technology.#AI
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Big Tech’s ‘breathtaking’ $660bn spending spree reignites AI bubble fears
Stocks tumble despite strong earnings reports from most Silicon Valley heavyweights
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February 6, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Big Tech stocks sold off heavily after unveiling plans to spend $660bn this year on AI, as investors fret that the “breathtaking” capital expenditures are outpacing the earnings potential of the new technology.#AI
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KPMG told its auditor, Grant Thornton UK, that it should pass on cost savings from the AI rollout and threatened to find a new accountant if it did not agree to a significant fee reduction, the people said.
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KPMG pressed its auditor to pass on AI cost savings
Big Four accounting firm’s move to cut fees for its own audit comes amid debate over pricing model
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February 6, 2026 at 8:03 AM
KPMG told its auditor, Grant Thornton UK, that it should pass on cost savings from the AI rollout and threatened to find a new accountant if it did not agree to a significant fee reduction, the people said.
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