Energy is the biggest driver of business costs in Ireland, forum finds
What exactly is driving energy costs for Irish businesses Energy is the single biggest driver of business costs in Ireland, according to the final report of a Government-established advisory forum, which has set out 63 recommendations aimed at boosting competitiveness and cutting costs. The Cost of Business Advisory Forum found that the Government should consider […]
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AI is likely behind Ireland’s youth employment slowdown, report finds
Why youth employment is the ‘critical question’ Artificial intelligence is likely responsible for at least some of the recent slowdown in youth employment in Ireland, according to a new report from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN). The findings, reported by The Journal, stop short of blaming AI for widespread job losses: it […]
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Peter Burke: Slow social media moderation is ‘endangering’ Irish society
Why social media moderation is under the spotlight Social media companies are “endangering” society by failing to take down content showing dangerous and illegal activity, the Minister for Enterprise has said. Speaking on RTÉ’s This Week on Sunday, Peter Burke said slow social media moderation by the major platforms was “not good enough”, and warned […]
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