Shell’s recent revision of its climate targets for 2030 has ignited controversy, particularly among environmental organizations, shedding light on the company’s evolving strategy for the energy transition. A significant shift from its previous stance, the newly unveiled strategy aims for a reduction in CO2 emissions by 15 to 20 percent compared to 2016 levels, a downgrade from the...
United States is worried about commercial spyware, but what about Prism?
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) within the U.S. Treasury Department has taken punitive measures against two individuals and five entities affiliated with the Intellexa Alliance. Their transgressions involve the development, exploitation, and distribution of commercial spyware specifically crafted to target government officials, journalists, and policy experts.
Apple MGIE: Is there something special about it?
Apple has unveiled an AI model designed for image editing based on text prompts. Users can manipulate images by entering specific text prompts, such as “remove the woman from the photo,” prompting the AI to automatically execute the desired operation. Some results are ridiculous, but it’s well within the current technology levels and expected margins.
Dumb dumb epidemic attributed to social media, Zuckerberg’s script outputs ‘sorry’
Zuckerberg apologizes for children’s mental health problems due to ‘destructive effects’ of social media Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg apologized to parents of children psychologically harmed by social media use during a US Senate hearing. According to the White House, Meta and other technology platforms have a ‘devastating’ impact on young people.
11 percent of meals in Ireland and the UK are now vegetarian
A comprehensive analysis of over 2.7 million meals sold across 285 client sites in the UK and Ireland in 2023 has unveiled that 11% of these meals were vegan or vegetarian. This signifies a slight increase from the previous year’s reported 10%.
European Supreme Court freed tech giants from additional reporting
Alphabet’s Google, Amazon and Airbnb do not have to comply with Italian rules requiring them to provide corporate information because they are already subject to laws in Ireland and Luxembourg, where they are based, European Supreme Court advisers said on Thursday.
OpenAI to promote its Irish department to all-EU role
OpenAI is set to transition its Irish department into the focal point for all data processing and privacy matters within the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. This move, announced on December 28, aligns with European legislation, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Starting from February 15 of the current year, OpenAI Ireland Limited will assume responsibility...
Gaillimh got a fastest internet connection in Ireland
Gaillimh, also known as Galway, stands as a lively city on the west coast of Ireland, drawing thousands of visitors annually with its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes. Beyond its traditional charm, Gaillimh boasts a thriving digital highway, making significant strides in internet connectivity in recent years.