Silicon Republic

Sorin M.S Krammer of the University of Southampton explores the issues created by automated academic papers. Read more: In the ‘AI science’ era, what is in store for the future of research?

Ubotica will deploy and operate AI models directly in orbit using Novi's smart-satellite constellation. Read more: Dublin’s Ubotica partners with Novi for real-time orbital data analysis

The hackers have since demanded a ransom payment from Grafana Labs, to prevent the release of its codebase. Read more: Hackers access GitHub and download codebase in Grafana Labs breach

All eyes are on South Korea today as officials bid to avert a strike by more than 45,000 Samsung workers that could impact global semiconductor supply chains. Read more: Samsung strike talks closing as global chip supply chains at risk

Publicis acquired Irish-founded e-commerce analytics business Profitero for €200m in 2022. Read more: France’s Publicis bags LiveRamp for $2.2bn in agentic push

Stress on organisations to patch vulnerabilities a ‘major concern’ for NCSC’s Joseph Stephens. Read more: Can EU AI Act actually regulate models like Mythos?

Tracking the ancient origins of time from early mankind up to our modern understanding of the concept, Eoin Murphy tells the story of how time came to be. Read more: The science of time: How horology developed through the ages

The medtech space, like most STEM fields, has evolved exponentially, so what skills might help you keep your head above water? Read more: In 2026, what medtech skills will empower you to face the future head on?

A new global study on sovereign AI, commissioned by Dell Technologies, highlights the key challenges for Europe. Read more: Europe’s public sector deploying AI faster than it can manage – report

Formerly known as WhiteHat, Multiverse was last valued at $1.7bn in 2022 following a $220m raise. Read more: Euan Blair’s edtech Multiverse valued at $2.1bn after $70m raise

The pharma company has four locations in Ireland, employing more than 1,000 people. Read more: Pharmaceutical Takeda to cut 4,500 from global workforce

RacQ will be demonstrated in action at next week’s Dell Technologies World expo in Las Vegas. Read more: Irish quantum start-up Equal1 unveils RacQ data centre computer

Anthropic has launched a small business offering, signalling a new front in the AI platform rivalries. Read more: Anthropic sets sights on small business after enterprise push

Users may not be able to combine Microsoft software with competitors' products effectively, the CMA has been told. Read more: UK watchdog probes Microsoft over interoperability issues

The Skills Insight Note is the first in the EGFSN’s Skills Insights series for 2026. Read more: Ireland and Northern Ireland share strong skill commonalities, finds research

Whether you are a professional, a student or a novice, there are plenty of opportunities open to those looking to expand their skills. Read more: Exciting courses to kick-start your career in future health

Lios will now scale up manufacturing and run qualification testing for space flights. Read more: Dublin’s Lios gets renewed €2m ESA contract for its acoustic tech

Among the projects receiving funding are studies on bone cancers and on the prevention of hospital-acquired infections from medical devices. Read more: Research Ireland to invest €20m in 22 high-risk, high-reward projects

American-born, Ireland-based fund manager Faye Walsh Drouillard talks conviction, climate tech and what it takes to build an impact VC fund from scratch. Read more: The Interview: Faye Walsh Drouillard on building an impact fund from Ireland

The pricing of the 30m class A common stock shares is significantly higher than was expected. Read more: Cerebras Systems IPO set to raise more than $5.5bn