Loads for your this week from the self-destruction of Twitter, to the crazy prices we pay tech companies and the latest toys from Samsung.

Loads for your this week from the self-destruction of Twitter, to the crazy prices we pay tech companies and the latest toys from Samsung.

980: Does Top Twit Give a XXXX

Since ChatGPT burst into the mainstream late last year, we’ve been constantly covering how AI will shape our futures. Recently, one of our sister science podcasts Adapt Radio had an amazing chat with two world experts in the area, who brilliantly explained AI and large language models from the ground up. They are Professor Vincent Wade, who works with Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Trinity College Dublin and Professor John Kelleher, who is Professor of Computer Science at Maynooth University.We share that conversation with you this week which covers what AI is and how it actually works. We’ll also hear how they’re redefining intelligence, but not enough to overtake the human mind .. just yet.If you would like to follow AI in Ireland, we highly recommend the Adapt Radio podcast. Add it to your podcast player now using this link:  https://link.chtbl.com/adapt

Since ChatGPT burst into the mainstream late last year, we’ve been constantly covering how AI will shape our futures.  Recently, one of our sister science podcasts Adapt Radio had an amazing chat with two world experts in the area, who brilliantly explained AI and large language models from the ground up. They are Professor Vincent Wade, who works with Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Trinity College Dublin and Professor John Kelleher, who is Professor of Computer Science at Maynooth University. We share that conversation with you this week which covers what AI is and how it actually works. We’ll also hear how they’re redefining intelligence, but not enough to overtake the human mind .. just yet. If you would like to follow AI in Ireland, we highly recommend the Adapt Radio podcast. Add it to your podcast player now using this link:  <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/adapt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://link.chtbl.com/adapt</a>

979: Worlds Best AI Explainer

France celebrates Bastille Day with sweeping new powers letting police enable your smartphone mic and camera without your knowledge. We also share which tech bargains we got for Prime Day and how AI is being sued! 00:45In our feature interview from the SFI Insight podcast, Dr Ankit Verma shares why Ireland is a great place to do research about conditions in outer space. 19:57

France celebrates Bastille Day with sweeping new powers letting police enable your smartphone mic and camera without your knowledge. We also share which tech bargains we got for Prime Day and how AI is being sued! 00:45In our feature interview from the SFI Insight podcast, Dr Ankit Verma shares why Ireland is a great place to do research about conditions in outer space. 19:57

978: Police Access Your Phone

We’re all over the big story of the week which is Mark Zuckerbergs rival app to Twitter and why we won't see it soon.  00:40We’ve also been to London to cover the Salesforce world tour, where they announced plans for a raft of AI products to add to the SalesForce CRM. Niall Kitson caught up with Ireland’s country leader Carolan Lennon to talk about its plans. 18:05

We’re all over the big story of the week which is Mark Zuckerbergs rival app to Twitter and why we won't see it soon.  00:40 We’ve also been to London to cover the Salesforce world tour, where they announced plans for a raft of AI products to add to the SalesForce CRM. Niall Kitson caught up with Ireland’s country leader Carolan Lennon to talk about its plans. 18:05

977: Zuckerberg ZuckerPunch

Could it be that GDPR applies to everyone except the Irish Government?  We look into some worrying stories about your privacy this week. We also hear how Canada is unwittingingly becoming the worlds biggest tech petree dish.  In our feature interview, we’re looking at the reality of remote working in 2023 with Sinead Pillion or Ericsson who has established a new ICT group in the midlands.

Could it be that GDPR applies to everyone except the Irish Government?  We look into some worrying stories about your privacy this week. We also hear how Canada is unwittingingly becoming the worlds biggest tech petree dish.   In our feature interview, we’re looking at the reality of remote working in 2023 with Sinead Pillion or Ericsson who has established a new ICT group in the midlands.

976: Ireland Breaking the Law

So much news for you this week including an attack on Microsoft services, game prices going up, why Megan Markle &amp; Spotify are getting divorced and Twitter Trouble in Australia.00:50In our featured interview, as the world continues to talk about AI, we’re asking do people understand it enough to get the most out of it. Press play for a great chat with Mark James, “Senior Lecturer in AI” at UCD. 38:00

So much news for you this week including an attack on Microsoft services, game prices going up, why Megan Markle &amp; Spotify are getting divorced and Twitter Trouble in Australia. 00:50 In our featured interview, as the world continues to talk about AI, we’re asking do people understand it enough to get the most out of it. Press play for a great chat with Mark James, “Senior Lecturer in AI” at UCD.  38:00

975: Who is Tweetless at Twitter

On the show today we look at the EU’s new AI Act which will bring some order to AI’s ‘wild west’.  There is also news on a mobile phone super-merger, a brilliant use for AI in games and Apple have announced Foundation II 00:50In our feature interview we catch up with the CTO of ‘eofis’ about their computer automated summarisation and learning tool. See more at eofis.ie19:41

On the show today we look at the EU’s new AI Act which will bring some order to AI’s ‘wild west’.  There is also news on a mobile phone super-merger, a brilliant use for AI in games and Apple have announced Foundation II 00:50 In our feature interview we catch up with the CTO of ‘eofis’ about their computer automated summarisation and learning tool. See more at <a href="http://eofis.ie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eofis.ie</a>19:41

974: Days Numbered for Rogue AI 

We share what impressed us with new toys announced by Apple this week. We look ahead to Samsungs next UnPacked event and chat about a neat new use for smartphones. 01:00In our feature interview with Susan Leavy (Assistant Professor in the School of Information and Communication at UCD), we look at the challenges of trusting so much of our lives to AI technology that we really don't understand yet.27:30

We share what impressed us with new toys announced by Apple this week. We look ahead to Samsungs next UnPacked event and chat about a neat new use for smartphones.  01:00In our feature interview with Susan Leavy (Assistant Professor in the School of Information and Communication at UCD), we look at the challenges of trusting so much of our lives to AI technology that we really don't understand yet. 27:30

973: Eye Poppin' Tech Toys

Leaders in AI have made a unique but dramatic warning on the new tech. We look at that plus a preview of new Apple tech to be announced on Monday. 01:00Our feature interview looks at knowing your worth at work and how to get ahead in your career at a time when being seen at work is becoming a thing of the past. We chat with an expert in the area, Jennifer Cox, Security Engineering Manager with Tenable.18:05

Leaders in AI have made a unique but dramatic warning on the new tech. We look at that plus a preview of new Apple tech to be announced on Monday.  01:00Our feature interview looks at knowing your worth at work and how to get ahead in your career at a time when being seen at work is becoming a thing of the past. We chat with an expert in the area, Jennifer Cox, Security Engineering Manager with Tenable. 18:05

972: Is the World Ending?

It’s been a record week for Facebook and Apple but NOT in a good way. We also hear about huge new announcements from this weeks Microsoft Build and find out what happens to the gear and rockets from the defunct Virgin Orbit.01:00Our feature interview look at ways of using tech to learn a language through conversation, in a way that will save your blushes if you’re struggling with accents.26:20https://nualang.com/Our show this week is in association with NTT Data who will be asking the question ‘should you have an open relationship with your cloud partner?’ at the next TechFire webinar on 31 May. For more on that visit techfire.ie 

It’s been a record week for Facebook and Apple but NOT in a good way. We also hear about huge new announcements from this weeks Microsoft Build and find out what happens to the gear and rockets from the defunct Virgin Orbit.01:00 Our feature interview look at ways of using tech to learn a language through conversation, in a way that will save your blushes if you’re struggling with accents.26:20 <a href="https://nualang.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nualang.com/</a> Our show this week is in association with NTT Data who will be asking the question ‘should you have an open relationship with your cloud partner?’ at the next TechFire webinar on 31 May. For more on that visit <a href="http://techfire.ie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">techfire.ie</a>

971: Microsoft Build 2023

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This weeks story include Tik Tok getting its first official outright ban, the Irish Data Commissioner is about to levy a record fine on Facebook/Meta and some really nice tips for tech toy bargains!01:00 In our featured interview, we hear how the EU will try to control the ‘wild west’ that is AI, with it’s new AI Act which is due to be published over the coming weeks. 12:10

This weeks story include Tik Tok getting its first official outright ban, the Irish Data Commissioner is about to levy a record fine on Facebook/Meta and some really nice tips for tech toy bargains!01:00 In our featured interview, we hear how the EU will try to control the ‘wild west’ that is AI, with it’s new AI Act which is due to be published over the coming weeks. 12:10

970: EU vs AI

On the show this week, we go over the main announcements from Google I/O this week, from brand new AI features on Google apps to hot new phones and tablets. 17:52 FEATURE INTERVIEWWe find out about an industry movement advocating greater awareness of sustainability. From humble beginnings here in Ireland, the group now has more than 300 member organisations from all over the world. We discover more with Michael O'Hara from Techies Go Green about its success. https://techiesgogreen.com@TechiesGoGreenKEEPING UP WITH AIOur podcast this week is supported by ICS and the Association of Data Protection Officers. You are invited to join their conference next Tueday 16th May at 16th at Croke Park, where you can join a network of professionals, organisations and experts, for talks and discussions on how GDPR and Data Protection can keep up with fast moving tech and the explosion of AI. More information at https://dpo.ie/conference

On the show this week, we go over the main announcements from Google I/O this week, from brand new AI features on Google apps to hot new phones and tablets. 17:52 FEATURE INTERVIEWWe find out about an industry movement advocating greater awareness of sustainability. From humble beginnings here in Ireland, the group now has more than 300 member organisations from all over the world. We discover more with Michael O'Hara from Techies Go Green about its success. <a href="https://techiesgogreen.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://techiesgogreen.com</a> @TechiesGoGreenKEEPING UP WITH AIOur podcast this week is supported by ICS and the Association of Data Protection Officers. You are invited to join their conference next Tueday 16th May at 16th at Croke Park, where you can join a network of professionals, organisations and experts, for talks and discussions on how GDPR and Data Protection can keep up with fast moving tech and the explosion of AI.  More information at <a href="https://dpo.ie/conference" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dpo.ie/conference</a>

969: Google IO

We bring you up-to-speed on how Musk is killing Twitter, a key resignation at Google and a new feature at Linkedin which could actually mess up your job application.16:45 FEATURE INTERVIEWJoining us this week is Geoff White is an investigative journalist who has covered everything from billion-dollar cyber heists to global money laundering rings and crypto-gangsters. When he was in Dublin recently, he spoke with Niall Kitson about online identity. 

We bring you up-to-speed on how Musk is killing Twitter, a key resignation at Google and a new feature at Linkedin which could actually mess up your job application. 16:45 FEATURE INTERVIEW Joining us this week is Geoff White is an investigative journalist who has covered everything from billion-dollar cyber heists to global money laundering rings and crypto-gangsters. When he was in Dublin recently, he spoke with Niall Kitson about online identity.

968: Musk Kills Twitter

We bring you up-to-speed on the Irish connection with this weeks moon landing. There is weird stuff from the future which could be happening next week and somebody has said ‘no’ to Microsoft! 20:20 FEATURE INTERVIEWThe Innovation Value Institute at Maynooth University is leading two new programmes worth a combined €7 million focussed on sustainable digital transformation and data. Prof Markus Helfert is a Director of the Institute and explained it all to Niall Kitson.

We bring you up-to-speed on the Irish connection with this weeks moon landing. There is weird stuff from the future which could be happening next week and somebody has said ‘no’ to Microsoft! 20:20 FEATURE INTERVIEWThe Innovation Value Institute at Maynooth University is leading two new programmes worth a combined €7 million focussed on sustainable digital transformation and data. Prof Markus Helfert is a Director of the Institute and explained it all to Niall Kitson.

967: Ireland on the Moon

This year’s darling ‘AI’ has been causing nothing but trouble this week. We fill you in. Also, we have new tech toys from Apple &amp; Google and some new Trekkie TV.  FEATURE INTERVIEWIf you’re a researcher with a great idea but no idea of who is going to pay for it, help is at hand, as we chat with Dr Yvonne Halpin from the Irish Marie Skłodowska-Curie Office

This year’s darling ‘AI’ has been causing nothing but trouble this week. We fill you in. Also, we have new tech toys from Apple &amp; Google and some new Trekkie TV.  FEATURE INTERVIEW If you’re a researcher with a great idea but no idea of who is going to pay for it, help is at hand, as we chat with Dr Yvonne Halpin from the Irish Marie Skłodowska-Curie Office

966: AI in Trouble

A quiet Easter week and a quite holiday gives us a chance to take a breather on AI and see how we stand with this breaking tech. We find unlikely users and unlikely uses!00:30Our feature interview looks at turning innovative ideas and great research into businesses that work with Victoria Gascon Perez from UL in Limerick.07:45MORE INFORMATION https://www.ul.ie/research/enterprise-and-innovation/technology-transfer-office

A quiet Easter week and a quite holiday gives us a chance to take a breather on AI and see how we stand with this breaking tech. We find unlikely users and unlikely uses! 00:30 Our feature interview looks at turning innovative ideas and great research into businesses that work with Victoria Gascon Perez from UL in Limerick.07:45MORE INFORMATION <a href="https://www.ul.ie/research/enterprise-and-innovation/technology-transfer-office" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ul.ie/research/enterprise-and-innovation/technology-transfer-office</a>

965: Turn Tech Ideas Into Business

News stories catching our attention this week include a rough landing for Virgin Orbit, our new favourite e-reader and the New York Times stands up to Twitter. 18:25 FEATURE INTERVIEWWe look at the future of networks with Juniper’s Jan van de Laer.

News stories catching our attention this week include a rough landing for Virgin Orbit, our new favourite e-reader and the New York Times stands up to Twitter. 18:25 FEATURE INTERVIEWWe look at the future of networks with Juniper’s Jan van de Laer.

964: Our New Fav E-Reader

News stories catching our attention this week include a cashless Ireland, Microsoft’s acropolypse and how bad TikTok really is for your phone. 11:30 FEATURE INTERVIEWWe also get deep into drones with Dr Stephanie Keogh from Science Foundation Ireland’s research centre Lero, who chats about her work with unmanned aerial vehicles and the agencies making use of it.

News stories catching our attention this week include a cashless Ireland, Microsoft’s acropolypse and how bad TikTok really is for your phone. 11:30 FEATURE INTERVIEW We also get deep into drones with Dr Stephanie Keogh from Science Foundation Ireland’s research centre Lero, who chats about her work with unmanned aerial vehicles and the agencies making use of it.

963: Cashless

In the news this week, Microsoft are chasing Google Workspace, more job news on the tech sector and how AI is having some fun with Donald Trump? 12:10 FEATURE INTERVIEWWe’re chatting with a true technology visionary, Caragh O'Carroll. As a Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer Caragh has been at the forefront of driving change in the tech industry, and today she is about to share her insights on Chat GPT and Bard, from their inception to the near future and how much Microsoft stands to make from their investment in OpenAI. 

In the news this week, Microsoft are chasing Google Workspace, more job news on the tech sector and how AI is having some fun with Donald Trump?  12:10 FEATURE INTERVIEW We’re chatting with a true technology visionary, Caragh O'Carroll. As a Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer Caragh has been at the forefront of driving change in the tech industry, and today she is about to share her insights on Chat GPT and Bard, from their inception to the near future and how much Microsoft stands to make from their investment in OpenAI.

962: AI AtoZ

00:55 NEWSWe’re looking at the financial meltdown in Silicon Valley, the hot new Chat GPT-4 and some bad news from Meta Ireland.16:15 FEATURE INTERVIEWWe’re constantly amazed at the involvement the Irish tech industry has with actual real space exploration. Today we find out a little more about ‘regular people’, who are literally watching it all from their back garden with our guest Ronan Newman, founder of this weeks first ever Irish Astronomy Weekhttps://www.irishastronomyweek.ie

00:55 NEWSWe’re looking at the financial meltdown in Silicon Valley, the hot new Chat GPT-4 and some bad news from Meta Ireland. 16:15 FEATURE INTERVIEWWe’re constantly amazed at the involvement the Irish tech industry has with actual real space exploration. Today we find out a little more about ‘regular people’, who are literally watching it all from their back garden with our guest Ronan Newman, founder of this weeks first ever Irish Astronomy Week <a href="https://www.irishastronomyweek.ie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.irishastronomyweek.ie</a>

961: To the Stars

They don’t publish enough and they only talk about Ireland’s tech only!👎

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