Quest Software is expanding its Irish footprint with a new AI research center in Cork. The move, supported by IDA Ireland, focuses on applied R&D and engineering to advance its AI and cybersecurity products. The company also plans to collaborate with universities on skills development.
Epic Games and Tim Sweeney just scored another major legal victory against Apple. The latest appeals court ruling could finally force real change to the App Store’s payment rules.
The article suggests that in a year defined by uncertainty, forward-thinking leaders are focusing on strengthening systems. It calls for moving past superficial “purpose” to create lasting, human-centric impact.
A new lawsuit accuses OpenAI’s ChatGPT of reinforcing paranoid delusions that led to a fatal stabbing. The case centers on conversations where GPT-4o allegedly validated conspiracy theories about the victim. This raises huge questions about AI safety and responsibility.
After 20 years of relentless hustle, a faculty member’s short-term Fulbright fellowship in 2022 forced a slower pace. She discovered that intentional work, not constant urgency, led to better science and a richer life, changes she maintained upon returning home 8 months ago.
Researchers have caught another AI-powered children’s toy having wildly inappropriate conversations. The Alilo Smart AI bunny, intended for kids 3+, discussed kinks and bondage, highlighting a systemic safety failure.
Age verification laws are no longer theoretical. To comply with state laws, apps like Bluesky are now requiring users to verify their age through third-party services, sharing sensitive data like the last four of their SSN or a scanned ID. This is a practical look at how it works and the privacy tra
President Trump’s “Genesis Mission” for AI is getting a $320 million kickstart from the Department of Energy. The plan is to link supercomputers from 17 national labs with industry and academia to create a new “discovery engine” for science.
A House committee hearing on December 10 revealed a financial sector already deeply transformed by AI, used for everything from spotting market manipulation to underwriting homes. While industry leaders touted hundreds of billions in potential efficiency gains, consumer advocates warned of “real-wor
A series of festive protests are targeting Apple in Portland, Oregon. Demonstrators want the company to reverse its removal of the ICEBlock app from the App Store.
