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This week Elon Musk was joined by former President Donald Trump in a live X Spaces. Vish Gain of Silicon Republic joins Jess to look back at what this means for the X brand.

As we've been hearing, transport companies, health organisations and banking systems around the world have been struggling to overcome the "blue screen of death", after a major IT outage. To tell us more Leigh McGowran, Technology Journalist with Silicon Republic, and Michael Madden, Professor of Computer Science from the University of Galway.

In this episode, we're looking at health data all the way from the cradle to the grave, and beyond! Helping us on this journey is Prof Ciara Heavin, co-director of the Health Information Systems Research Centre at University College Cork and founder of CommPAL, a software platform using AI to better allocate specialist palliative care. Follow Ciara on X @c_heavin and get links and resources for this episode at ForTechsSake.info. For Tech's Sake is a co-production from Silicon Republic and The HeadStuff Podcast Network, hosted by Elaine Burke and Jenny Darmody and produced by Hilary Barry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Government Digital Wallet, which could hold important documents like a birth certificate and driver's license, could be rolled out by the end of the year. That's according to plans before cabinet today. Jenny Darmody, Editor of Silicon Republic brought us further details.

A Government Digital Wallet, which could hold important documents like a birth certificate and driver's license, could be rolled out by the end of the year. That's according to plans before cabinet today. Jenny Darmody, Editor of Silicon Republic brought us further details.

Everyone's talking about kids and tech, but is the internet responsible for young people's anxieties? And are bans an effective way of moderating behaviour? We looked at the research and spoke to an expert in early childhood education, Paula Walshe, who believes we can do better at teaching positive tech use from a young age. Paula is a PhD researcher and assistant lecturer with Dundalk Institute of Technology. You can find out more about her work on TheDigitalEarlyChildhoodEducator.ie and you can also check out her own podcast, the ECE Quality Ireland Podcast – and keep an eye out for her book on STEAM in early childhood education coming out later this year. As always, you can find links to the stories discussed in this episode at ForTechsSake.info. For Tech's Sake is a co-production from Silicon Republic and The HeadStuff Podcast Network, hosted by Elaine Burke and Jenny Darmody and produced by Hilary Barry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know there are bins in Dublin connected to the internet? They are part of what's known as the internet of things, or IoT, which is turning into something of an internet of trash for reasons other than the bins. To explain this, we have Prof Dirk Pesch, the director of Advance CRT, which is a Science Foundation Ireland centre for research and training focused on advanced networks for sustainable societies. You can follow Dirk on X (@DirkPesch) and you can find links to the stories and silly things discussed in the episode at ForTechsSake.info. For Tech's Sake is a co-production from Silicon Republic and The HeadStuff Podcast Network, hosted by Elaine Burke and Jenny Darmody and produced by Hilary Barry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024 is a major year for voters worldwide, but with tech being used to push all sorts of manipulative messaging and agendas, how can we trust what we see online during an election cycle? In this episode, we have Liz Carolan explaining how she remains (mostly) hopeful in the face of these threats to democracy, and giving us tips on how to muddle through the misinformation. Liz is a strategist and campaigner for tech and democracy, and the founder of Digital Action, a globally connected organisation campaigning to protect democracy and human rights from digital threats. Subscribe to her updates at TheBriefing.ie and check out ForTechsSake.info for links to the stories discussed in this episode and more resources. For Tech's Sake is a co-production from Silicon Republic and The HeadStuff Podcast Network, hosted by Elaine Burke and Jenny Darmody and produced by Hilary Barry. CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains swearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently listeners to the show have shown a lot of interest in using Apple AirTags as a way to track a vehicle PJ asked Leigh McGowran of Silicon Republic what is possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The annual Guaranteed Irish Tech Forum took place with a panel of four female leaders in the tech industry with non-tech backgrounds. 'Unveiling Unconventional Paths within the Tech Sector' was the theme for this year's event and the non-techie panel gave interesting insights into why their backgrounds are key to the success of their roles in tech. AI is the hot topic in tech today and the panel see it as an opportunity for businesses but also cautioned against rushing into using it as a sole strategy. Maureen O'Rourke, Head of Digital Transformation Programme at An Post spoke of their recent experience in the area: "In March we undertook a trial using Open AI so customers could generate a St. Patrick's Day card. This was really well received and the customer feedback is now helping us inform new product development. There can be a rush to explore the opportunities of AI but it is an enabler for better service to our business and personal customers and not a strategy in itself". Innovation is crucial to every role and Susan Moss, Head of Public Policy & Government Relations for TikTok discussed how TikTok innovates while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and cybersecurity best practice. "TikTok is the only platform to engage a third party European security company to independently audit our data controls and protections, monitor data flows and provide independent verification". With their varied professional backgrounds, the panel discussed the importance of leveraging non-tech experience within a tech role. Gina Laverty, CFO at Viatel Technology Group said no matter what industry you are in, people are the secret to success "In relation to harnessing and developing talent, it's crucial that the company's purpose and the employee's vision line up. Eliminating the hierarchy creates an appealing culture for attracting and retaining staff. Ensuring growth of the employee's personal mindset will also lead to growth of the business". Chloe Murray, Blacknight advised how digital empowerment bridges the gap between business and technology and how to grow your digital footprint: "Smaller companies need to have an online presence, it's what consumers have come to expect from businesses of all sizes. Having a website and being online builds that extra layer of trust" On the topic of AI, Chloe said we're all using AI without realising it "It has benefits in removing mundane tasks but it's only as good as the information it is given and human intervention is necessary". As part of its 50th anniversary Guaranteed Irish is celebrating Tech Month with a mix of homegrown indigenous members and international businesses to discuss opportunities achieved through leaning into 'outside the box' thinking, diversity and innovation. The Guaranteed Irish Tech Forum was sponsored by Blacknight and MC for the event was Ann O'Dea, CEO & Founder of Silicon Republic, Ireland's leading tech news service. See more stories here.

In this episode of For Tech's Sake, Elaine and Jenny draw parallels between the tech industry and ‘fast fashion' – notorious for its short production cycles and disregard for the environment and sustainability. Joining us for this conversation is Luísa Vasconcelos E Sousa, the new country manager of Swappie in Ireland, who introduces us to a more circular alternative for smartphone purchases. For links to the stories and reports discussed in this episode, and other resources, check out fortechssake.info. For Tech's Sake is a co-production from Silicon Republic and The HeadStuff Podcast Network, hosted by Elaine Burke and Jenny Darmody and this episode was guest-produced by Dan Wilcox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Taking Stock:As Simon Harris prepares to take over at the helm of Government, he's faced with the tricky task of rearranging his Cabinet - Mandy is joined by John Downing, Political Columnist with the Irish Independent & former government press officer with the Green Party as well as Gerard Howlin, Public affairs consultant, political commentator and former senior government adviser to look back at some of the leaders who have got it wrong in the past.Following the announcement that Boeing CEO, Dave Calhoun will be stepping down by the end of the year, Zach Wichter, Travel reporter and 'Cruising Altitude' columnist with USA Today joins Mandy to discuss the iconic American manufacturer and how it can recover following a succession of safety issues and concerns around its quality control protocols.The US & UK have set out a deal to pool technical knowledge, information, and talent on AI safety in a landmark agreement - Mandy speaks with Leigh McGowran of Silicon Republic to discuss what it means and if the Irish Government is doing anything to plan for a new age of AI technology.

We're back! And we're catching up on all the AI news, good and bad, that's been happening. And to prove there really are good applications of AI out there, we spoke to Dr Mark O'Sullivan, co-founder and CEO of NeuroBell, which is developing a device using AI to help detect seizures in newborns. You can find out more about their work at NeuroBell.com and on Silicon Republic. You can also check out the following stories discussed in this episode: — The problematic Tessa chatbot: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/06/08/1180838096/an-eating-disorders-chatbot-offered-dieting-advice-raising-fears-about-ai-in-hea — Tyler Perry's studio pull-out: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/tyler-perry-ai-alarm-1235833276/ — OpenAI's Sora videos: https://openai.com/sora — Why WPP's partnership with Nvidia is bad news for creators: https://businessplus.ie/tech/ad-tech-nvidia/ — Joe Biden robocalls: https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/fake-phone-calls-ai-voice-joe-biden-new-hampshire-us-elections — Trump's AI-generated Black friends: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68440150 — Jenny's interview with Dr Pallavi Tiwari: https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/ai-machine-learning-pallavi-tiwari — AI for Māori language preservation: https://www.newscientist.com/article/0-how-artificial-intelligence-is-helping-keep-indigenous-languages-alive/ — The story behind the development of Charlie Bird's voice tech: https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/future-human-keith-davey-trevor-vaugh-voice-banking-motor-neurone-disease-charlie-bird — AI for flood warnings: https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/flood-warning-system-ai-researchers-ceadar You can find Conor Nolan's excellent tribute to the Glasgow Willy Wonka debacle on Instagram (@cheesenolan), and we'll share the hilarious AI-generated obituary on socials so you should follow us @fortechssakepod on your platform of choice. Next week, we'll have a special bonus episode for HeadStuff+ Community members, and then we'll be back in a fortnight with an all-new episode. For Tech's Sake is a co-production from Silicon Republic and The HeadStuff Podcast Network, hosted by Elaine Burke and Jenny Darmody and produced by Hilary Barry. If you want to support The HeadStuff Podcast Network, for our sake, for tech's sake and for many more great podcasts, visit HeadStuffPodcasts.com. CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains a brief discussion on disordered eating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenny Darmody, Editor at Silicon Republic and presenter of the 'For Tech's Sake' podcast, tells Brendan about the successful public offering for Reddit, sometimes referred to as the 'front page of the internet'.

The U.S. counters a Chinese hacking campaign. Juniper issues out of band patches. Schneider Electric suffers a ransomware attack. Over a million and a half individuals are affected by an insurance consulting firm breach. AT&T finds DarkGate malware leveraging Microsoft teams. The White House is set to require AI developers to share safety test results. Resecurity finds high level credentials posted online. Zscaler says Zloader malware is back. The Georgia county prosecuting former President Trump got hit with a cyberattack. Microsoft's Ann Johnson speaks with guest Deneen DeFiore, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at United Airlines, about cybersecurity at 35,000 feet. And yesterday's airborne joker is off the hook.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Ann Johnson, host of Microsoft Security's Afternoon Cyber Tea podcast, talks with guest Deneen DeFiore, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at United Airlines, about cybersecurity at 35,000 feet. Selected Reading Exclusive: US disabled Chinese hacking network targeting critical infrastructure (Reuters) China-Linked Hackers Target Myanmar's Top Ministries with Backdoor Blitz (The Hacker News) Juniper Networks Releases Urgent Junos OS Updates for High-Severity Flaws (The Hacker News) Schneider Electric confirms it was hit by ransomware attack (Silicon Republic) 1.5 Million Affected by Data Breach at Insurance Broker Keenan & Associates (SecurityWeek) DarkGate malware delivered via Microsoft Teams - detection and response (AT&T) AI companies will need to start reporting their safety tests to the US government (AP) Hundreds of network operators' credentials found circulating in Dark Web (Security Affairs) New ZLoader Malware Variant Surfaces with 64-bit Windows Compatibility (The Hacker News) Cyberattack Hits Georgia County Where Trump Is Charged (Bloomberg) British man acquitted over London-Spain flight bomb hoax (BBC) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

www.akara.ai  In this episode, we sit down with Niamh Donnelly, the visionary co-founder of Akara Robotics, a trailblazing company at the forefront of healthcare automation. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of revolutionizing cleaning and sanitization in care homes and hospitals. Niamh Donnelly is a co-founder and Chief Robotics Officer at Akara Robotics, a healthcare robotics company building groundbreaking technology to enhance infection control and patient safety in hospitals. Niamh holds a Bachelors degree in Engineering and a Masters in AI and Machine learning. She has previously held engineering positions at Etsy and Syze (AI start-up based in Dublin) and has also worked as an AI consultant at some of the biggest insurance and banking firms in Ireland.  She has won national awards for her AI research in the area of Convolutional Neural Networks, was named by Silicon Republic as one of "20 women doing fascinating work in AI, machine learning and data science" and was awarded the prestigious 'EU Top Rising Innovator' award by the European Commission. At Akara, Niamh oversees the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning. She played a key role in the development and validation of the 'Stevie' robot, which featured on the cover of Time magazine in 2019. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the transformative power of robotics in healthcare, and how Akara Robotics is leading the way towards a new era of smart, efficient, and hygienic care environments. This is an episode you won't want to miss—empowering, enlightening, and at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation!

Leigh McGowran, Tech Correspondent with Silicon Republic

Jenny Darmody, Editor of Silicon Republic, on the resignation of Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave following social media comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Leigh McGowran – Journalist with Silicon Republic

Jenny Darmody, Editor, Silicon Republic

Leigh McGowran, Silicon Republic.

Jenny Darmody, Editor of Silicon Republic, on fears of further job losses at Meta's Irish operation.

wio.io  Conall Laverty, is the Founder & CEO of Wia, an Irish startup that provides sustainability companies with cloud infrastructure to utilise the Internet of Things. He is a key figure in the global Internet of Things ecosystem and was listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 for Europe. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he co-founded OSV, one of the fastest growing hardware movements to develop open source ventilators with over 7,000 engineers, designers and medical professionals. From County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, Conall was previously CTO of Big Motive, a creative technology company based in London and Belfast. There he architected and developed products for BBC, Net-a-Porter and Channel 4. He was also Technical Director of Woogie, an innovation consultancy who has worked with Cambridge Silicon Radio, Deezer and startups throughout Ireland. He attained a First Class Honours Masters from Queen's University Belfast in Computer Games Development.  Speaker engagements include Mobile World Congress, Dublin Tech Summit, RIOT, Web Summit, TechConnect, ICONs Festival, Google, Facebook. Publications include Bloomberg, Forbes, TechCrunch, Yahoo Finance, Irish Times, Fora, Silicon Republic, Sunday Business Post, Business World Awards and Accolades Nominated for Irish Red Cross Humanitarian Awards 2020 JCI Outstanding Young People Awards for 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 2019 Blackbox Connect 23 2018 Sunday Business Post 30 Under 30 2018 Digital DNA Young Person of the Year 2017 IIA Startup of the Year 2017 NDRC Launchpad Winner 2016 This episode is hosted by⁠ ⁠⁠Dave Byrne⁠

PJ learns what happened in the data hack affecting One In Four from Blathnaid O'Dea, a reporter with Silicon Republic. Then he hears from Bernard O'Hehir whose data was taken in the attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With software programs such as Chat GPT becoming more prominent and widespread, could the integrity of some aspects of the Leaving Cert be questioned with this new technology? Anton Savage was joined by Leigh McGowran, Science tech Journalist with Silicon Republic, and Paul Crone, National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals to discuss.

Claire is joined by Leigh McGowran, Journalist with Silicon Republic and Terry Sheridan, News Director at WSHU Public Radio.

Stefanie deep dives into the world of A.I. with expert Elaine Burke. Elaine outlines how A.I. can be used for innocent fun such as cute snapchat filters and other creative outlets but the pair also discuss the darker side of A.I. when misused. You can learn more about the world of tech through Elaine's podcast with her co-host Jenny on For Tech's Sake a co-production from Silicon Republic and The HeadStuff Podcast Network. You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+ Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner Thanks to Cathal O'Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin. This episode of Basically is sponsored by Humdinger Mortgages. Feel free to check them out at humdingermortgages.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leigh McGowran, Journalist at Silicon Republic

Jenny Darmody, Editor of Silicon Republic, on further job cuts to be announced by Meta.

Leigh McGowran, Silicon Republic

Jenny Darmody, Editor of Silicon Republic, reports that Microsoft is to cut its global workforce by 5%.

Leigh McGowran, Journalist with Silicon Republic

Elaine Burke, Editor of Silicon Republic, reports that Twitter CEO Elon Musk has launched a poll on the social media platform asking users whether he should step down or not.

Joe O'Shea & Elaine Burke, Editor of Silicon Republic, gave their tips on what to watch on TV and streaming services throughout the festive period. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Twitter suspends journalists who had reported on Elon Musk. Claire is joined by Elaine Burke from Silicon Republic.

Leigh McGowran, Journalist with Silicon Republic, Shane Smith, Chef, Rachel Harris, 'Rachel with less' blog

Elaine Burke, Editor of Silicon Republic

Elaine Burke, Editor of Silicon Republic, reacts to an exodus of workers from Twitter after Elon Musk's ultimatum

Leigh from Silicon Republic joins Dave to talk through the eventful two weeks for Elon Musk and staff at Twitter

Elaine Burke, editor of Silicon Republic, joins us on this week's episode to look at what's happening in the tech industry. What's behind the latest wave of layoffs, what does it mean for Ireland - and what exactly is going on over at Twitter? The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the aim of The Journal for a decade. You can contribute to ensure we can keep questioning, investigating, debunking, explaining and informing at www.thejournal.ie/contribute/

Elaine Burke, Editor of Silicon Republic, reports that Twitter has begun laying people off following Elon Musk's take over.

Leigh McGowran, Journalist with Silicon Republic.

“The bird is freed” according to new Twitter owner Elon Musk, after he completed his $44 billion acquisition this week. So, is this the worst deal in a long time and what does the Tesla CEO have in mind for the social media platform? We're joined by Elaine Burke, Editor of Silicon Republic to discuss.

Elon Musk has completed his $44m takeover of Twitter after months of speculation over the deal. Jenny Darmody, Deputy Editor at Silicon Republic, considers how Twitter might change after Elon Musk's take over. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Elaine Burke, Editor of Silicon Republic, reports on the latest developments regarding the technology giants, Meta and Twitter.

Elaine Burke, Editor at Silicon Republic joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines over the weekend...

Leigh McGowran, Silicon Republic

Justin Gordon (justingordon212) talks with Marlon Nichols (@MarlonCNichols), the founding managing partner at MaC Venture Capital, a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in visionary founders building the future that the world wants to see, and helping entrepreneurs bring the future into focus to find their breakthrough moment. MaC Venture Capital is the result of the merger between successful Los Angeles and Bay Area based Seed funds, Cross Culture Ventures and M Ventures. They are focused on finding ideas, technology, and products that can become infectious, investing in technology companies that benefit from shifts in cultural trends and behaviors in an increasingly diverse global marketplace. They recently raised their $203M Fund II.Marlon is a Kauffman Fellow who also serves on the Board of Directors. Prior to MaC Venture Capital, Marlon was founder of Cross Culture Ventures and served as Investment Director at Intel Capital. Marlon has an extensive background in technology, private equity, media and entertainment. His unique eye for global and cultural trends, along with shifts in consumer behavior, has helped him uplift and accelerate entrepreneurs and companies that are on the verge of their breakthrough moment. Some of his current and previous portfolio companies include Blavity, Gimlet Media, LISNR, Mayvenn, MongoDB, PlayVS, Pipe, Thrive Market and Wonderschool, among others.Marlon was recently honored as a member of the 2022 class of the LA500 list and as a top early stage investor on Insider's 2022 Seed 100 list. Additionally, he is the recipient of MVMT50's SXSW 2018 Innovator of the Year award, Digital Diversity's Innovation & Inclusion Change Agent award and was a TechWeek 100 winner. He was named Pitchbook's 25 Black Founders and VCs to Watch in 2018, 2019 and 2020, and one of Silicon Republic's 26 VC professionals spearheading change. Marlon has been featured on TechCrunch, Fortune, Cheddar, MSNBC, Blavity and NBC, and is adjunct faculty in entrepreneurship and venture capital at the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University.Website: MaC Venture CapitalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marloncnichols/Twitter: @MarlonCNicholsMarlon on the Just Go Grind Podcast in March 2021: Episode #285 on JGGShow Notes: What enabled MaC Venture Capital to double their first raise, closing a $203M Fund II The value of a strong reserves strategy MaC Venture Capital's investment in Pipe, which transforms recurring revenue into up-front capital for growth without dilution or restrictive debt The story behind MaC Venture Capital's investment in Truebill, now Rocket Money (check out Co-Founder Haroon Mokhtarzada's episode on the Just Go Grind podcast) What makes a stellar founder How they ended up investing in Mahmee and what makes their founder Melissa Hanna such an investable founder Where Marlon is excited to invest next How Marlon educates himself on new geographies and markets Marlon's perspective on investing in the current market downturn More about the show:The Vitalize Podcast, a show by Vitalize Venture Capital (a seed-stage venture capital firm and pre-seed 400+ member angel community open to everyone), dives deep into the world of startup investing and the future of work.Hosted by Justin Gordon, the Director of Marketing at Vitalize Venture Capital, The Vitalize Podcast includes two main series. The Angel Investing series features interviews with a variety of angel investors and VCs around the world. The goal? To help develop the next generation of amazing investors. The Future of Work series takes a look at the founders and investors shaping the new world of work, including insights from our team here at Vitalize Venture Capital. More about us:Vitalize Venture Capital was formed in 2017 as a $16M seed-stage venture fund and now includes both a fund as well as an angel investing community investing in the future of work. Vitalize has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.The Vitalize Team:Gale - https://twitter.com/galeforceVCCaroline - https://twitter.com/carolinecasson_Justin - https://twitter.com/justingordon212Vitalize Angels, our angel investing community open to everyone:https://vitalize.vc/vitalizeangels/

Leigh McGowran, Journalist with Silicon Republic

Leigh McGowran, Journalist with Silicon Republic