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The workers getting rich off the AI revolution

yahoo.com While governments and top tech executives argue about artificial intelligence’s ability to trigger a global conflict, the humans actually working on the technology are busy…

Crypto Exchange Gemini Launches European HQ in Ireland Amid Swirling US Regulatory Uncertainty

dailyhodl.com Crypto exchange Gemini has found a new European headquarters as regulators in the US remain hostile toward the digital asset industry. On Thursday, Cameron Winklevoss, who…

Static buildup: Hull’s caravan makers enjoy a British holiday boom

theguardian.com When the David Attenborough nature series Wild Isles was documenting the UK and Ireland’s coastal beauty, Peter Munk noticed it not because of the rave reviews, but because…

Why Does Sam Altman Like Poland for OpenAI?

observer.com Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, is exploring locations in Europe for a new office. “Poland would be an interesting place,” he told Bloomberg. The new branch would…

The global opportunity to accelerate Africa's sustainable future

ted.com Climate justice activist Vanessa Nakate sits down with former president of Ireland Mary Robinson for an enlightening, intergenerational conversation about the state of the…

Which countries have embraced a 4-day workweek and how’s it going?

euronews.com Conversations around the four-day week have been reignited by the COVID pandemic, with calls for governments in Europe to embrace it. Conversations around the four-day…

2023 tech predictions: AI, crypto and EU regulation

euronews.com Euronews Next takes a look at what could lie ahead for the tech and crypto sectors in 2023. While predicting the year ahead should be taken with a handful of salt, some…

Meta hit with €265 million fine by Irish regulators for breaking Europe's data protection law

euronews.com Ireland's Data Protection Commission said Meta infringed sections of the EU's GDPR rules. Irish regulators slapped Facebook parent Meta with a €265 million fine on Monday,…

Why do American presidents play up their Irishness?

economist.com P paternal surname was brought to the United States in the early 19th century by one William Biden, a stonemason who emigrated to Maryland from the village of Westbourne, in…

After seven years of Brexit talks, Europe has emerged as the clear winner

economist.com I devised a new tactic to insult its European neighbours, a long-standing hobby. The diplomat representing the in London would henceforth be denied the rank of full…

Western lenders may regret forcing Ukraine to turn to the IMF

economist.com W apart Ukraine’s economy. Last year the country’s fell by 30%; a ballooning budget deficit forced the central bank to print billions of hryvnia and devalue the currency. On…

Old Democracy, New Economy

forbes.com I was once told a story by a reliable source (the story is too good to bother verifying) that in the late 1980’s at a summit of European leaders, Greek prime minister…

Céline Dion cancels European tour dates 'until I'm really ready to be back on stage'

pbs.org Céline Dion has canceled all her scheduled tour dates through April 2024 as she continues treatment for a rare neurological disorder. “I’m so sorry to disappoint all of you…

Gemini Will Base European Operations in Dublin, Ireland

cryptopotato.com The regulatory tension in the United States has caused many large crypto-focused companies to look abroad, and Gemini is no exception. The firm led by the Winklevoss twins…

European Union fines Meta $1.3 billion because of NSA spying programs

reason.com Ireland's Data Protection Commission announced this week that Meta Ireland, the Irish subsidiary of Facebook parent company Meta, had violated privacy provisions of the…

Skills shortage in the chips industry poses major problems

siliconrepublic.com While Ireland has previously punched above its weight in the semiconductor space, a lack of talent could be its undoing. There has been growing concern regarding the world’s…

Celine Dion Cancels European ‘Courage’ Tour Dates as Health Issues Linger

thewrap.com Six months after Canadian superstar singer Celine Dion revealed her diagnosis of a a rare neurological condition, she canceled her rescheduled European tour as she struggles…

RIA welcomes new members, including 13 STEM experts

siliconrepublic.com Almost half of the 28 new members of the Royal Irish Academy this year are from STEM. We take a quick look at what they do. Every year, the Royal Irish Academy admits (RIA)…

U.S. Consumers and Inflation Spring Ahead

bmo.com BMO Capital Markets is a trade name used by BMO Financial Group for the wholesale banking businesses of Bank of Montreal, BMO Harris Bank N.A. (member FDIC), Bank of…

William E. Flaherty, Builder of Zinc Empire, Has Died

wsj.com William Flaherty was the youngest of five children of immigrants from Ireland. When Gulf & Western Industries, the owner of Paramount Pictures, wanted to put more of its…

12 ways to upskill in tech: A guide to some of the best resources

siliconrepublic.com If you want to improve your tech skills and don’t know where to start, this list introduces you to some of the resources out there. If you’re familiar with…

Coinbase Makes International Moves as US Regulators Stall

blockworks.co Coinbase continues to explore relocation options outside the United States in response to prevailing regulatory uncertainty and restrictions. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong…

News diary 29 May

pressgazette.co.uk A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda next week, from the team at Foresight News. Leading the week It’s a quiet week in Westminster as MPs head off for…

Gemini to Set Up Its Base in Europe, Headquarters to Be Opened in Dublin

coinspeaker.com Coinspeaker Gemini to Set Up Its Base in Europe, Headquarters to Be Opened in Dublin Cryptocurrency firm Gemini has revealed that Dublin, Ireland, will be the home of its…

Gemini Will Make Ireland Its European Headquarters

bitfinsider.com Last Updated on May 26, 2023 by Bitfinsider The Dublin, Ireland office will serve as the headquarters for Gemini’s European activities, the company revealed. On Thursday,…

Plot to kill Queen Elizabeth II in U.S. revealed in FBI files

newsweek.com The late Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom faced the threat of assassination during a visit to the U.S. in 1983, recently published FBI files have revealed. Documents…

Gemini To Establish European Headquarters in Ireland

cryptodaily.co.uk The Winklevoss-owned crypto exchange Gemini Trust Co. will establish its European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. US-based Gemini announced it will run its European…

Ireland needs renewable boost to be a green hydrogen contender

siliconrepublic.com Verne Global’s Kim Gunnelius discusses the big global players in green hydrogen, the advantages Ireland has in this field and the need for Government subsidies to boost…

Germany: Are falling butter prices a sign inflation is over? – DW

dw.com German consumers are looking less concerned when shopping for groceries these days, as prices for food have begun falling slowly. But is peak inflation behind them? Germans…

dōTerra opens €12m Cork facility to boost exports to Europe

siliconrepublic.com The essential-oil maker said the facility employs 65 staff and has plans to expand to 100 jobs over time. US essential-oil maker dōTerra has opened a new €12m facility in…

Crypto Exchange Gemini Turns to Ireland for European Headquarters

decrypt.co Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange run by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, announced it has chosen the Republic of Ireland as its new European home. The announcement followed…

H&MV to create 400 Irish jobs and opens new HQ in Limerick

siliconrepublic.com The new office has space for 350 staff and is already recruiting for project managers, technicians, civic construction engineers and more. H&MV Engineering plans to create…

Winklevoss Twins Shift Crypto Exchange Gemini to Dublin, Bypassing London

financemagnates.com Earlier in the week, it seemed that the Winklevoss brothers' crypto exchange Exchange An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives,…

Cubic CTO: ‘Data is critical to sustainability’

siliconrepublic.com Nick Power, CTO of Cubic, discusses his role and discusses the biggest security challenges facing the software industry. Nick Power is the chief technical officer at…

Gemini Selects Dublin As Its European Headquarters

bitcoinist.com Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has unveiled plans to bolster its operations in Europe, with Ireland serving as a key hub for…

‘AEW: Double or Nothing’: How to Watch the PPV Wrestling Event Online

billboard.com All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the…

Medtronic to acquire wearable insulin patch maker EOFlow

medtronic.com Acquisition will expand company's ability to serve more people living with diabetes around the world within one seamless Medtronic ecosystem of support DUBLIN and SEONGNAM,…

Visa launches initiative to support women entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia

arabnews.com RIYADH: In a bid to support women-owned small businesses in Saudi Arabia, Visa has launched the second edition of its She’s Next initiative in collaboration with the…

From elite status to insurance coverage, these are the best credit cards for renting cars in 2023

cnn.com We’ve all experienced it before. You go to rent a car and you’re handed a laundry list of coverage options — all with a price tag attached. You want to ensure you’re…

Move over, CBD: HHC is the new ‘legal cannabis’ these European countries want to ban

euronews.com After the boom of CBD, authorities worry about HHC, which can be ingested, smoked or vaped, with effects similar to those of cannabis. It may be the next big thing after the…

Weeks before EU and Latin American joint summit, trade deal remains elusive

go.com BRUSSELS -- Only weeks before a joint summit between the European Union and Latin American nations was supposed to seal an oft-delayed trade deal, the writing on the wall of…

‘The Boogeyman’ Review: A Minor But Effectively Nerve-Jangling Stephen King Adaptation

hollywoodreporter.com Horror fans probably know that this latest cinematic adaptation of a Stephen King property was originally slated to go directly to streaming until positive reactions from…

OpenAI expands its free ChatGPT app for iOS, which launched in the US last week, to 11 countries, including the UK, Germany, France, and Nigeria

mashable.com OpenAI's ChatGPT app for iOS is available in 11 new markets. Namely, these are Albania, Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria,…

Crypto exchange Gemini chooses Dublin as its European HQ

siliconrepublic.com Founded by the famous Winklevoss brothers, Gemini wants to make the most of Dublin’s ‘deep talent pool and thriving start-up scene’. Gemini announced today (25 May) that…

Paddy Power fined after push notifications sent to people self-excluding from gambling

theguardian.com The bookmaker Paddy Power sent a promotional push notification to customers who had signed up to exclude themselves from gambling, inviting them to bet on a football match.…

UK’s Starling Bank CEO departs months after it pulled out of Ireland launch

siliconrepublic.com Anne Boden had been in talks with Irish regulators to launch the digital bank here before deciding to opt for an SaaS product launch instead. Starling Bank has announced…

Why are corporate retreats so extravagant?

economist.com I , infrared saunas, white-water rafting, fly-fishing, archery workshops, whisky tastings, yoga at sunrise, shooting clay pigeons, go-kart races, mountain-biking in Norway,…

‘Bad Sisters’ Creator Sharon Horgan Says She Prefers Pitching TV Shows In The UK To The U.S.: “You Don’t Get Bulls**tted”

deadline.com Sharon Horgan is a bigger fan of the UK TV pitching system than the U.S., to say the least. “No one lies to you [in the UK],” she told a BBC Comedy Festival keynote this…

Transparency and trust the key to building a great hybrid workplace culture

siliconrepublic.com These employee experience leads say plenty of team-building events and a flexible, empathy-led approach makes hybrid working a success. There hasn’t been another time in our…

New €4.2m project to help Irish firms get in line with EU cybersecurity rules

siliconrepublic.com The NCC-IE initiative will align itself with Cyber Ireland to ensure Irish businesses get access to EU cybersecurity opportunities. Ireland is hosting a new…

Which countries in Europe offer the most generous sick leave?

euronews.com Workers in France took sick leave in record numbers last year. What are they entitled to, and how do other countries compare? Almost half of workers in France took at least…

Facebook, the EU, and the future of data privacy

cjr.org On Monday, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission fined Meta, Facebook’s parent company, more than a billion dollars for breaching the European Union’s data-privacy rules, and…

Starling Bank CEO Anne Boden steps down, replaced by COO John Mountain as interim CEO; Starling, which has raised over $1B, reports £453M in FY2023 revenue

techcrunch.com Anne Boden nearly lost a grip on Starling Bank years ago when the neobank was in the middle of a coup effort led by its CTO, but now it looks like Boden who is doing the…