Legal Framework and Regulatory Authorities Ireland’s drone regulations operate within a dual framework of national oversight and European Union (EU) rules. Since 31 December 2020, EU-wide drone regulations set by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) apply in Ireland (specifically EU Regulation 2019/947 on drone operations and 2019/945 on drone product standards) iaa.ie. The…
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A Nation Going Online at Breakneck Speed Ireland has undergone a dramatic transformation in internet connectivity, achieving near-universal internet usage and high speeds by 2025. An estimated 98–99% of the Irish population is online as of early 2025 datareportal.com cso.ie. Approximately 94% of households have an internet connection cso.ie, with the vast majority using fixed…
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Major Research Breakthroughs in AI Corporate Announcements and AI Initiatives Government Policy and AI Governance Updates Noteworthy AI Applications & Business Impacts In sum, the last two days brought a flood of AI developments: breakthrough research in security (AI spotting code bugs and prison threats) and science (AI designing battery materials and health campaigns), major…
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Wall Street Soars on AI Euphoria Major U.S. indices vaulted to record highs as investor enthusiasm around AI ignited a tech rally. On July 31, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq surged (up 0.7% and 1.2% respectively) after blockbuster Big Tech earnings, even as inflation data and Fed caution typically might have cooled risk appetite reuters.com…
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The vision of instant, autonomous drone delivery – once a futuristic fantasy – is rapidly becoming reality. In mid-2025, commercial drone delivery is taking off worldwide, with flying drones and ground-based robots dropping packages in minutes. Major companies like Amazon, UPS, Alphabet’s Wing, and Zipline are piloting ambitious programs, while startups and governments race to…
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Introduction: A New AI Challenger Has Arrived Imagine an AI chatbot so advanced it could ace the SATs and outsmart PhD students – that’s the claim Elon Musk is making about Grok 4, the latest AI model from his startup xAI cbsnews.com. Unveiled in mid-2025 with Musk calling it “the smartest AI in the world” cbsnews.com,…
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Climate Policy & Diplomacy In a landmark climate ruling, the United Nations’ International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared that climate change poses an “urgent and existential threat” and warned that countries must “cooperate to achieve concrete emission reduction targets” or risk breaching international law reuters.com reuters.com. The ICJ’s July 23 advisory opinion – hailed by…
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Introduction: The explosion of artificial intelligence has unleashed an unprecedented gold rush for AI accelerator chips – specialized processors that power everything from chatbots to self-driving cars. As AI models grow more complex and ubiquitous, demand is soaring for GPUs, TPUs, NPUs, ASICs, FPGAs and other custom silicon optimized for AI workloads. This is spurring…
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Introduction – The New Era of Digital Cameras After a decade of rapid evolution, digital cameras in 2025–2026 are more advanced and diverse than ever. Mirrorless models now dominate the interchangeable-lens market across all segments dpreview.com, from budget-friendly bodies to flagship powerhouses. At the same time, niche categories like action cams and 360° VR cameras…
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Introduction Drones have rapidly evolved from niche gadgets into essential tools across military, commercial, industrial, and consumer realms. The global drones and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) market is entering a phase of explosive growth, projected to roughly double in size over the next five years mordorintelligence.com. Widespread adoption in industries from agriculture to logistics, coupled…
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