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In light of Ireland’s ongoing bird flu outbreak, University of Guelph’s Dr Rozita Dara gives useful insights into how AI can help people predict and plan for the spread of the disease.
How AI can help predict and manage bird flu outbreaks
University of Guelph’s Dr Rozita Dara discusses how AI can help people predict and plan for bird flu outbreaks.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
In light of Ireland’s ongoing bird flu outbreak, University of Guelph’s Dr Rozita Dara gives useful insights into how AI can help people predict and plan for the spread of the disease.
The University of Galway, in partnership with EY, has launched a new cybersecurity executive education programme, aimed at giving future leaders the skills they need.
University of Galway and EY collaborate on cyber education programme
The University of Galway and EY are collaborating on a course aimed at giving people in management postions improved cybersecurity skills.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The University of Galway, in partnership with EY, has launched a new cybersecurity executive education programme, aimed at giving future leaders the skills they need.
OpenAI has violated German copyright laws by reproducing song lyrics by popular artists, the Munich Regional Court has ruled today.
OpenAI loses music copyright battle in German court
OpenAI has violated German copyright laws by reproducing song lyrics by popular artists, the Munich Regional Court has ruled today.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
OpenAI has violated German copyright laws by reproducing song lyrics by popular artists, the Munich Regional Court has ruled today.
If you are looking for a job in deep-tech consider taking one of these free, online courses to ensure you have the necessary skills.
5 free online courses to brush up on those deep-tech skills
If you want to brush up on your deep-tech knowledge consider one of these five online, free deep-tech courses.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
If you are looking for a job in deep-tech consider taking one of these free, online courses to ensure you have the necessary skills.
Japanese investment giant Softbank has sold all of its 31.2m Nvidia shares for around $5.8bn as the company makes an “all in” bet on OpenAI.
Softbank sells off entire Nvidia stake for ‘all in’ OpenAI bet
Japanese investment giant Softbank has sold all of its 31.2m Nvidia shares for around $5.8bn as the company makes an “all in” bet on OpenAI.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Japanese investment giant Softbank has sold all of its 31.2m Nvidia shares for around $5.8bn as the company makes an “all in” bet on OpenAI.
Take a look at today's Daily Brief for the latest sci-tech news, such as:
Proofpoint opens AI hub, creates 45 jobs in Cork
Legal-tech Clio raises $500m
Intel CTO departs for OpenAI
...and more!
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Proofpoint opens AI hub, creates 45 jobs in Cork
Legal-tech Clio raises $500m
Intel CTO departs for OpenAI
...and more!
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Proofpoint to create jobs in Cork
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November 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Take a look at today's Daily Brief for the latest sci-tech news, such as:
Proofpoint opens AI hub, creates 45 jobs in Cork
Legal-tech Clio raises $500m
Intel CTO departs for OpenAI
...and more!
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Proofpoint opens AI hub, creates 45 jobs in Cork
Legal-tech Clio raises $500m
Intel CTO departs for OpenAI
...and more!
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Cybersecurity giant Proofpoint is continuing to expand operations by launching an AI innovation centre at its Cork hub. The expansion is creating 45 specialist roles at the newly established centre, including data scientists, AI and large language model experts.
Proofpoint expands Cork cyber hub with AI centre, plans 45 jobs
Cybersecurity company Proofpoint is expanding operations in Cork by launching an AI innovation centre at its international hub in the city.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Cybersecurity giant Proofpoint is continuing to expand operations by launching an AI innovation centre at its Cork hub. The expansion is creating 45 specialist roles at the newly established centre, including data scientists, AI and large language model experts.
Dublin-based start-up GlitchAds has raised €2m in a seed founding round led by Elkstone, with participation from Gaingels, HBAN and several European angel investors.
GlitchAds raises €2m to fund international expansion
GlitchAds has announced seed funding of €2m which will be put towards expanding and growing at home and internationally.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Dublin-based start-up GlitchAds has raised €2m in a seed founding round led by Elkstone, with participation from Gaingels, HBAN and several European angel investors.
Intel says Lip-Bu Tan will lead the chipmakers AI efforts himself, as its recently promoted CTO and AI chief quits to lead infrastructure efforts for OpenAI.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to lead AI efforts as CTO departs for OpenAI
Only in the job since January this year, Intel's AI lead and CTO Sachin Katti has departed Intel for OpenAI in the ongoing battle for AI talent in the big tech companies.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Intel says Lip-Bu Tan will lead the chipmakers AI efforts himself, as its recently promoted CTO and AI chief quits to lead infrastructure efforts for OpenAI.
The round also coincides with the company’s acquisition of the Spanish AI legal-tech vLex for $1bn, which Clio claims is the largest M&A transaction ever in legal technology.
Canadian AI legal-tech Clio raises $500m at $5bn valuation
Canadian AI legal-tech Clio has closed a $500m Series G funding round, taking the 17-year-old company to a $5bn valuation.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:19 AM
The round also coincides with the company’s acquisition of the Spanish AI legal-tech vLex for $1bn, which Clio claims is the largest M&A transaction ever in legal technology.
Teagasc researcher Dr Norah O’Shea says digital transformation is a recipe for success in the agrifood sector.
This researcher serves up tech advances in the agrifood sector
Teagasc researcher Dr Norah O’Shea talks about digital transformation as a recipe for success in the agrifood sector.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Teagasc researcher Dr Norah O’Shea says digital transformation is a recipe for success in the agrifood sector.
STEM South West, a non-profit that promotes STEM education and careers, has published the results of a survey exploring how care-givers view technology knowledge among children.
Are tech skills crucial to preparing children for the future of work?
STEM South West Expo has issued a report showing the belief among parents that technology plays a part in preparing kids for future careers.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
STEM South West, a non-profit that promotes STEM education and careers, has published the results of a survey exploring how care-givers view technology knowledge among children.
OPSWAT’s Jan Miller explains how the threat landscape is changing, why legacy defences are failing and what businesses must do to protect vital systems.
Cyberattackers are getting more evasive: How can defenders keep up?
OPSWAT’s Jan Miller explains how the threat landscape is changing, why legacy defences are failing and what businesses must do to protect vital systems.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
OPSWAT’s Jan Miller explains how the threat landscape is changing, why legacy defences are failing and what businesses must do to protect vital systems.
Our latest Start-up of the Week Restore Blue wants to help offshore developers deliver renewable power while creating space for marine life to flourish.
Restore Blue: Nature-inclusive designs for offshore renewables
Climate-tech start-up Restore Blue wants to help offshore developers deliver renewable power while creating space for marine life to flourish.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Our latest Start-up of the Week Restore Blue wants to help offshore developers deliver renewable power while creating space for marine life to flourish.
Cuan Robertson discusses his career at biotechnology company Amgen and what people can expect from a role in the automation space.
Bridging the gap between traditional engineering and modern systems
Amgen's Cuan Robertson discusses his career in automation and manufacturing and offers advice for those considering a career in this space.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Cuan Robertson discusses his career at biotechnology company Amgen and what people can expect from a role in the automation space.
Co Kildare-based start-up TrojanTrack wins the One to Watch Award at the 2025 University College Dublin AI Ecosystem Accelerator programme.
TrojanTrack grabs ‘One to Watch’ prize at UCD AI start-up accelerator
Irish AI start-up TrojanTrack wins the One to Watch Award at the 2025 University College Dublin AI Ecosystem accelerator programme.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Co Kildare-based start-up TrojanTrack wins the One to Watch Award at the 2025 University College Dublin AI Ecosystem Accelerator programme.
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have developed a new platform for vaccine delivery they say could revolutionise treatment for respiratory infections.
New whooping cough vaccine could transform respiratory disease treatment
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have developed a new whooping cough vaccine which they say can be adapted for other respiratory infections.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have developed a new platform for vaccine delivery they say could revolutionise treatment for respiratory infections.
Check out today's Daily Brief for the latest sci-tech news, including:
🛰️ Equal1 brings quantum computing to ESA
🤖 Rumble acquires German AI company
💶 Two Irish clean-energy projects get €3.5m EU funding
...and more!
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🛰️ Equal1 brings quantum computing to ESA
🤖 Rumble acquires German AI company
💶 Two Irish clean-energy projects get €3.5m EU funding
...and more!
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Equal1 brings quantum computing to ESA
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November 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Check out today's Daily Brief for the latest sci-tech news, including:
🛰️ Equal1 brings quantum computing to ESA
🤖 Rumble acquires German AI company
💶 Two Irish clean-energy projects get €3.5m EU funding
...and more!
mailchi.mp/siliconrepub...
🛰️ Equal1 brings quantum computing to ESA
🤖 Rumble acquires German AI company
💶 Two Irish clean-energy projects get €3.5m EU funding
...and more!
mailchi.mp/siliconrepub...
The all-stock transaction is valued at roughly $767m. Northern Data’s share value has jumped by more than 30pc since the announcement today (10 November).
Truth Social host Rumble acquiring German AI firm Northern Data
Rumble is acquiring German AI and high-performance computing provider Northern Data in an all-stock transaction is valued at roughly $767m.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The all-stock transaction is valued at roughly $767m. Northern Data’s share value has jumped by more than 30pc since the announcement today (10 November).
The ‘collaboration between Equal1 and ESA could pave the way for hosting the first quantum computer at ESA’, said ESA’s Earth observation lead.
ESA picks Equal1’s quantum tech for Earth observation research
The Equal1 and ESA collaboration aims to use advanced quantum tech to improve Earth observation and address environmental risks.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The ‘collaboration between Equal1 and ESA could pave the way for hosting the first quantum computer at ESA’, said ESA’s Earth observation lead.
Two Irish projects, HERO and BUSUnited, have been granted almost €3.5m in funding by the European Commission to address issues in the country’s clean energy transition and accelerate innovation.
EU-funded projects to tackle deficits in Ireland’s clean-energy sector
The European Commission (EC) has given two Irish climate projects funding of nearly €3.5m to rectify issues in construction and upskilling.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Two Irish projects, HERO and BUSUnited, have been granted almost €3.5m in funding by the European Commission to address issues in the country’s clean energy transition and accelerate innovation.
IT Search’s David Shanahan examines Ireland’s growing technology space and the career routes open to qualified professionals.
What do you need to know about Ireland’s most in-demand tech jobs?
David Shanahan discusses the most popular technology roles in Ireland and the qualifications and skills job hunters will need.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
IT Search’s David Shanahan examines Ireland’s growing technology space and the career routes open to qualified professionals.
Earlier this year, telecommunications giant Vodafone announced a joint venture called SatCo with AST SpaceMobile, a US company building space-based cellular broadband network.
Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile pick German base for Europe constellation
The exact location for the German base remains unconfirmed, but will be either near Munich or Hannover, Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile said.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Earlier this year, telecommunications giant Vodafone announced a joint venture called SatCo with AST SpaceMobile, a US company building space-based cellular broadband network.
As part of its Science Week programme, Ireland’s Marine Institute is highlighting the ocean of jobs available in the marine sector.
A career with ‘porpoise’: Dive into the best jobs in the marine sector
As part of its Science Week programme, Ireland’s Marine Institute is highlighting the ocean of jobs available in the marine sector.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
As part of its Science Week programme, Ireland’s Marine Institute is highlighting the ocean of jobs available in the marine sector.
The Ireland site lead and vice-president for the operations and services group at Fidelity Investments John Ruane, discusses furthering opportunities in Ireland’s professional ecosystem.
Companies should foster people-first mindset, says Fidelity Ireland site lead
John Ruane of Fidelity Investments discusses encouraging inclusivity and growth in Ireland's professional ecosystem.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The Ireland site lead and vice-president for the operations and services group at Fidelity Investments John Ruane, discusses furthering opportunities in Ireland’s professional ecosystem.