Cybersecurity chief to warn of ‘unpredictable’ AI impact

Cybersecurity chief to warn of ‘unpredictable’ AI impact

The director of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will tell the Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence that the implications of AI for cybersecurity are “both vast and inherently unpredictable”. Richard Browne will address today’s committee hearing alongside representatives from the Defence Forces and the Department of Defence. In his opening address, Mr Browne will…

NI tech leaders warn focus must shift to “practical AI” over hype

NI tech leaders warn focus must shift to “practical AI” over hype

Image credit: AwakenHub Northern Ireland’s tech leaders have sent a clear message to policymakers that the region’s biggest competitive advantage lies not in chasing ‘hype or AI unicorns’ but in embedding applied AI into the everyday operations of its SMEs. The message follows the first NI Tech Leaders Roundtable event hosted by AwakenHub and the…

Digital War Begins! Fake AI Videos trigger economic panic amid Israel-Iran war, experts warn

Digital War Begins! Fake AI Videos trigger economic panic amid Israel-Iran war, experts warn

As tensions between Israel and Iran escalated in March 2026, a new risk has started to emerge for India. It is not just about oil or trade. It is also about misinformation powered by artificial intelligence. Experts say this mix is beginning to affect public behavior and market sentiment. The digital war that has begun…

Zoho Leaders Warn AI Is Pushing Tech Toward a Job-Light Future

Zoho Leaders Warn AI Is Pushing Tech Toward a Job-Light Future

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how companies operate, and the technology sector is now feeling its impact more deeply than ever. From automated coding to faster product development cycles, AI is helping businesses achieve in weeks what once took months or even years. But this surge in productivity is also raising a difficult question: if…

Nearly all Seoul students use generative AI, teachers warn of over-reliance

Nearly all Seoul students use generative AI, teachers warn of over-reliance

January 12, 2026 SEOUL – Nearly 95 percent of middle and high school students in Seoul have experience using generative AI tools, a study revealed Sunday, and more than 90 percent of teachers have expressed concerns about students’ growing reliance on such technology. According to the July 2025 study by the Seoul Education Research and…

Nearly all Seoul students use generative AI as teachers warn of overreliance

Nearly all Seoul students use generative AI as teachers warn of overreliance

SEOUL – Nearly 95 per cent of middle and high school students in Seoul have experience using generative AI tools, a study revealed on Jan 11, and more than 90 per cent of teachers have expressed concerns about students’ growing reliance on such technology. According to the July 2025 study by the Seoul Education Research…

China AI Leaders Warn of Widening Gap With US After $1B IPO Week

China AI Leaders Warn of Widening Gap With US After $1B IPO Week

(Bloomberg) — Some of China’s most prominent figures in generative artificial intelligence warned that the Asian nation is unlikely to eclipse the US in the global AI race anytime soon. Justin Lin, head of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s Qwen series of open-source models, put at less than 20% the chances of any Chinese company leapfrogging…