Amazon has partnered with comedian Aisling Bea to teach Alexa Ireland’s most popular words and phrases, allowing the voice assistant to explain local expressions in an Irish accent. From today, customers can ask “Alexa, teach me some Irish sayings” to hear definitions of Ireland’s best-loved expressions read back to them. The update includes the country’s … Read more
A new survey has revealed growing concern among teachers about the lack of adequate training and clear guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. The research, based on responses from over 1,000 members of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI), showed that 85 per cent believe AI threatens fairness in assessments. Meanwhile, … Read more
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could add €250 billion to Ireland’s economy, as measured by GDP, within the next decade, according to a new report by Microsoft and Trinity College Dublin. The AI Economy in Ireland 2025 report also estimated that AI will increase Ireland’s Gross National Income (GNI) by at least €130 billion … Read more