The EU AI Act: All You Need to Know The EU AI Act is the first comprehensive regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) globally. This law was enacted to ensure transparency and accountability in the deployment of AI systems within the European Union. It imposes obligations on companies introducing AI technologies to the EU market… Continue reading EUROPE’S AI ACT
Europe’s Digital Services Act: All You Need to Know The European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) has recently taken effect, bringing significant changes to the regulation of digital marketplaces, platforms and services. Enacted on February 17, 2024, the DSA introduces a set of rules and obligations aimed at addressing various challenges in the online space. … Continue reading EUROPE’S DIGITAL SERVICES ACT
Ireland is currently facing a severe housing crisis marked by rising property prices, a scarcity of affordable homes, and a rise in homelessness. Over the past decade, property prices in Ireland have surged by 80% with the supply of new housing sharply contracting, making homeownership increasingly unattainable. The situation is particularly critical in Dublin, where… Continue reading INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR IRELAND’S HOUSING CRISIS
A Brief History of the Venture Studio Model The history of venture studios traces back to 1996 with the establishment of Idealab. Pioneering the model, Idealab focused on e-commerce and achieved significant funding and exits. Subsequent waves of startup studios emerged, including early movers like Blenheim Chalcot, Rocket Internet, and Betaworks. Betaworks, based in New… Continue reading 5 WAYS VENTURE STUDIOS DELIVER RETURNS
Conor McGregor, the controversial MMA fighter, has hinted at a potential run for the Irish presidency. While the likelihood of him securing a nomination for the upcoming presidential election seems slim, his political aspirations have raised questions about the landscape of Irish politics and the strategies he might employ. To be considered for the presidency,… Continue reading WHAT ARE CONOR MCGREGORS CHANCES OF BECOMING PRESIDENT OF IRELAND?
Three Reasons Why Skerries Has Been Named Best Town in the World What makes a town the best place to live? Is it the community spirit, the weather, or the level of engagement in social causes? English anthropologist Daniel Miller sought to answer this question during his 16-month study of an Irish town he named… Continue reading THE BEST TOWN IN THE WORLD
Banks in Ireland have shot down their plans to launch an instant payments app to rival neo-banks like Revolut and N26. AIB, Permanent TSB, Bank of Ireland, and the former KBC Ireland established Synch Payments in 2020 to launch the payment app. The initiative, however, has been marked by a series of delays and challenges.… Continue reading BANKS SHUT DOWN INSTANT PAYMENT APP PLAN IN VICTORY FOR REVOLUT
