Ireland’s Real Competitive Edge Isn’t Tax — It’s Infrastructure
Ireland’s long-term tech competitiveness depends less on tax and more on fixing housing, energy, water and transport infrastructure.
Canada Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-16s in Major Online Safety Push
Canada has proposed a social media ban for under-16s, a major online safety move with potential global implications.
German Court Puts Google on the Hook for AI Search Summaries
A German court ruling against Google AI Overviews could redefine legal accountability for AI-generated search results across Europe.
Infineon’s New Dresden Fab Signals a Big European Chipmaking Shift
Infineon’s €5bn Dresden fab strengthens Europe’s chip ambitions and signals wider opportunities for Ireland’s technology sector.
Manna Hits Pause in Ireland as Drone Delivery Rules Remain Unclear
Manna has paused drone delivery in Ireland, citing policy uncertainty and planning barriers despite strong growth and partnerships.
Ireland’s New AI Regime Is Almost Here — And Many Businesses Are Still Unprepared
Ireland’s AI Office launches soon, but most businesses are still not ready for the EU AI Act and its enforcement impact.
AI Safety Debate Intensifies as Anthropic Pushes for Emergency Slowdown Plan
Anthropic wants a co-ordinated AI slowdown plan if systems advance too fast, raising major questions for Ireland’s tech sector.
EU Unveils Major Digital Crime Plan to Supercharge Europol and Eurojust
The EU plans a sovereign cloud, shared data space and innovation hub for Europol to tackle digital cross-border crime faster.
