Technology watchdogs warn Government they are under-resourced in face of growing workload – The Irish Times
The State’s regulators charged with overseeing the US tech and social media giants based in the Republic have…
Big thinking needed as the golden age of Irish tech nears its end – The Irish Times
Intel remains the bellwether of the Irish technology sector. It may no longer be accurate to say that…
What happens if you ask Grok to create explicit images?
Much has been written in recent weeks about Elon Musk’s AI tool, Grok, and it’s alleged ability to…
Grok created three million sexualised deepfakes in 11 days, including 23,000 of apparent children – The Journal
Grok created three million sexualised deepfakes in 11 days, including 23,000 of apparent children The Journal Social media companies…
Dublin City Council stops use of X ‘with immediate effect’ after Grok AI controversy – The Irish Times
The use of controversial social network X by Dublin City Council has been officially stopped by its chief…
X open sources its algorithm while facing a transparency fine and Grok controversies
In 2023, the website then known as Twitter partially open sourced its algorithm for the first time. In…
Dublin City Council suspends use of X as State agencies leave amid Grok controversy – The Irish Times
Dublin City Council is to pause posting on X pending the outcome of an internal review into its…
Senior government figures to discuss strengthening laws over Grok controversy – The Journal
Senior government figures to discuss strengthening laws over Grok controversy The Journal Ministers and AG to meet over Grok…
Protesters at X headquarters in Dublin call for criminal accountability over AI nudes – The Irish Times
An online function that undresses images of people without their consent is not a tool but “a weapon”,…
Standalone Grok app still undresses women after X curtails access to tool
The British government, one of the most vocal critics of the AI tool, called the adjustment a “vindication”…
‘Concerns remain’ around Grok despite X’s assurances, says Minister – The Irish Times
The Minister with responsibility for artificial intelligence (AI) has said “concerns remain” about X’s Grok app despite assurances…
Ireland should use EU presidency ‘to ban AI tools for generating intimate images’ – The Irish Times
Ireland ought to use its upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union to ban artificial intelligence…