Tag: Ireland Tech
EU Weighs Tough New Social Media Age Limits for Children
The EU is considering stricter social media age limits for children under 13 as pressure grows for stronger online safety rules.
Thomson Reuters Cuts Engineering Roles as AI Reshapes Tech Hiring
Thomson Reuters is cutting engineering roles as AI investment rises, highlighting a broader shift in tech hiring and workforce strategy.
Apple Takes OpenAI to Court in Explosive Trade Secrets Fight
Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI underscores how fiercely tech giants are defending trade secrets in the AI hardware race.
As AI Hype Cools, Chipmakers Are Becoming Tech’s Real Power Trade
AI excitement is cooling while chipmakers surge, signalling a major market shift with implications for Ireland’s technology landscape.
Microsoft Slashes Xbox Jobs as Gaming Losses Deepen Amid AI Push
Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs, with Xbox hit hardest as weak margins, rising costs and AI priorities reshape the gaming business.
Why AI Value Matters More Than AI Hype Right Now
AI is shifting from hype to utility, and Irish businesses need measurable results, oversight and trust before scaling adoption.
EU Court Upholds Multibillion-Euro Android Penalty Against Google
The EU’s top court has upheld Google’s €4.1bn Android antitrust fine, cementing a landmark competition ruling with wide tech implications.
WhatsApp’s Privacy Shift Explained: What the New Username Update Means for...
WhatsApp is introducing usernames, a privacy-focused change that could alter how users connect and protect their phone numbers.
BT and Verizon Unite Global Enterprise Arms in Major Connectivity Deal
BT and Verizon are merging global enterprise units into a new venture focused on secure, AI-ready multinational connectivity.
OpenAI May Push IPO to 2027 as Valuation Pressure Mounts
OpenAI may delay its IPO to 2027 as it seeks a $1trn valuation, a move with wider implications for AI markets and investor sentiment.
