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Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced an investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) over concerns that it may have used publicly available posts from EU users to train its Grok AI chatbot without transparency or legal basis. The investigation centers on XIUC (X Internet Unlimited Company) becoming the official controller of EU user data from April 1, 2023, previously under the name Twi…

Research from the Irish recruitment platform IrishJobs shows that over a quarter of employers in Ireland have introduced artificial intelligence (AI) technology for recruitment. AI is primarily used for sending reminders, tracking candidates' applications, scheduling interviews, and writing job advertisements. Medium-sized enterprises are the earliest adopters of AI, while small businesses have a lower adoption rate. 46% of recruiters believe that AI complicates the job, while 51% believe that AI enhances recruitment efficiency. The use of AI technology also influences job seekers' behavior, prompting them to

The legal industry is facing challenges to the traditional hourly billing model, as the rise of generative AI has sparked both optimism and concern. Optimists believe that AI can enhance efficiency by assisting in document drafting and contract review, while some lawyers worry that the widespread adoption of AI may undermine competitive advantages, particularly for large law firms that rely on junior staff to handle a significant volume of complex cases. A survey indicates that about one-third of UK law firms are concerned that AI could negatively impact profits and profit margins, as the use of AI may lead to a reduction in the workload of junior staff, who typically handle this portion of work.

More than a quarter of Irish employees are using artificial intelligence tools to request promotions, with an additional 20% using them to ask for raises. Nearly a quarter of employees use AI in their decision-making when resigning. 58% of employees who use AI tools believe they lead to better job satisfaction and work-life balance. 88% of employees utilizing AI tools report that it has improved their work efficiency.

PwC Ireland has partnered with Microsoft to open a new Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) center in Dublin. Irish businesses have been relatively slow to adopt artificial intelligence and generative AI. PwC has invested over €1 billion to advance the development of AI technologies.

According to PwC's 2024 Digital Trust Insights report, 90% of organizations are confident that generative AI will help drive business expansion in the next 12 months. The report highlights the growing emphasis on enhanced investment strategies in cybersecurity. Nearly 70% of organizations plan to actively incorporate generative AI into their future cybersecurity strategies.