Monday with Gavan Reilly

Ireland’s AI Future: Regulation, Job Fears & Public Sector Strikes

Monday with Gavan Reilly

Show Notes

Ireland is home to some of the world's biggest AI companies, bringing jobs and billions in corporation tax. But can the Government champion artificial intelligence while also regulating it? Gavan Reilly is joined by AI Minister Niamh Smyth to discuss Ireland's AI strategy, the threat to jobs and concerns over an AI economic bubble. Plus, around 300,000 public sector workers are set to strike on Wednesday despite last-minute talks being offered by the Government. What disruption could schools, hospitals and courts face? With analysis from Alan Smeaton, Eileen Culloty, Chris Donoghue and Deirdre Barry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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