David McCourt: Ireland needs to play a leading role in writing global AI rules to benefit us all
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most urgent technology issue of our times. Every week brings a major inflection point, whether it’s OpenAI, Google, Anthropic or any of the other hundreds of big organisations racing to develop parts of an unprecedentedly powerful engine that is already starting to reshape societies.
Source:Irish Independent
June 06, 2024 13:33 UTC
I'm fed up with London rents - will we save any money if we move to Leigh-on-Sea or Margate?
I've had enough of paying London rent and want to try to live somewhere cheaper, so I can save money for a deposit to buy my own home. Will moving to Margate save money? For anyone working in London, but wishing to live by the sea, Margate could be a good option. Will moving to Leigh on Sea save money? Not dissimilar to Margate, Leigh is now home to a bustling community of designers and artists.
Source:Daily Mail
June 06, 2024 12:11 UTC
How much savings interest does YOUR bank pay? Average rate at big five revealed to still be dreadful...
Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Santander and NatWest are continuing to offer easy-access savings rates far below the market average, new figures from rates monitor Moneyfacts Compare reveal. There is still an astonishing gap between the market-leading accounts, often offered by smaller banks and building societies, and the big banks' easy-access rates. The Bank pays interest on those reserves at Bank Rate, currently 5.25 per cent. Vim Maru, CEO of Barclays UK said: 'Our pass-through rate is regularly assessed as part of pricing governance and has increased as the bank rate has risen. > See the best-buy easy-access savings rates using This is Money's tablesSavers can find a 5.1 per cent easy-access account with Chase Bank, while Oxbury Bank is offering 5.02 per cent on easy-access savings.
Source:Daily Mail
June 06, 2024 06:42 UTC
Dublin could run out of water as climate change ‘hits home’, warns minister
Dublin could run out of water as climate change ‘hits home’, warns ministerBy Gráinne Ní Aodha, PAThe Government has published its second strategy on how Ireland should adapt to climate change events “hitting home”. Mr Ryan said that at Cabinet on Wednesday ministers raised local examples of the effect climate change was having on Ireland. “The Tánaiste (Micheál Martin) and a number of others made the case about what happened to Midleton last year, which was a classic example of climate change hitting home. “So we’re going to have to invest in alternatives because if we have the same sort of drought conditions we had in 2018, we could run out of water in Dublin. It’s a climate impact.”“Similarly, taking my own transport portfolio, we know working with Irish Rail, that line south of Greystones, coastal erosion is real, it’s happening.
Source:Irish Independent
June 06, 2024 06:03 UTC
QuickCheck: Does France have strict rules for dog names?
IT has been claimed repeatedly online that France sets a letter for dog names every year; for example, that all dogs in 2016 must have a name that begins with the letter "M". Is there any truth to this, or are those who are claiming it barking mad? Verdict:TRUEThis is actually true, however it only applies to pedigree purebreed dogs that are registered with the Société Centrale Canine in its Livre des Origines Français (LOF). As explained by the online news portal The Connexion, the Société Centrale Canine keeps track of the genealogy of pedigree dogs and the rule was brought in to simplify listings. Rowland then cited advice from dresser-son-chien.com for those who have a dog who has already been listed with a name that they do not like.
Source:The Irish Times
June 06, 2024 06:01 UTC
World 'needs an exit ramp off the highway to climate hell' after UN report
The world “needs an exit ramp off the highway to climate hell”, after a new report suggested a strong chance we will temporarily exceed the limit scientists say is the tipping point to stave off the worst of climate change in the next five years. This was the warning from the UN Secretary General as new datasets showed that we continue to see record temperatures recorded each month. But, ever since then, the possibility has risen further and further as the effects of climate change have worsened. “Look at Midleton last October and the very wet winter we’ve had, both made more severe by human influences of climate change. If you want to know what the future of climate change looks like, look at what current change looks like and add steroids to it.
Source:Irish Examiner
June 06, 2024 05:15 UTC
Michael Dunlop becomes most successful Isle of Man TT rider
Michael Dunlop has claimed one of motor sport’s celebrated achievements by becoming the most successful Isle of Man TT rider in history. Wednesday’s Supertwins race was the Northern Irishman’s record 27th triumph to surpass the landmark of race victories set by his uncle Joey Dunlop, who held the record for 24 years.
Source:Irish Examiner
June 06, 2024 04:45 UTC
Captain Rohit steers India to easy World Cup win over Ireland
India captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with an impressive half-century before retiring hurt to guide his team to an eight-wicket victory over Ireland in their opening T20 World Cup group match in New York on Wednesday. After 14 wickets had fallen for 157 runs in the first match on the temporary drop-in pitch when South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets, India bowled Ireland out for 96 with four overs to spare. After Rohit won the toss on an overcast morning, Ireland were immediately in trouble as they slumped to 46 for six. Delaney, batting at number seven, scored 26 from 14 balls including a four and six from consecutive balls from left-arm paceman Arshdeep Singh before he was run out. “Once the seam goes down the pitch does settle down,” he said.
Source:The Herald
June 06, 2024 04:33 UTC
VAR set to get vote of confidence at Premier League AGM
VAR set to get vote of confidence at Premier League AGMBy Jamie Gardner, PA Chief Sports ReporterVAR is set to be retained in the Premier League next season despite Wolves calling a vote to abolish it. The Black Country club said last month VAR had led to “numerous unintended consequences that are damaging the relationship between fans and football” and that the system was “undermining the Premier League brand”. The Premier League responded to Wolves’ statement by saying it “fully supported” the continued use of VAR, with Liverpool and Manchester United among the clubs who are understood to support VAR being retained and improved. Premier League clubs have already given unanimous support to the introduction of semi-automated offside technology in the autumn, which top-flight sources say will reduce the length of time of the average check by 31 seconds. The Premier League could introduce in-stadium announcements after VAR reviews in time for next season, a system seen at last year’s Women’s World Cup.
Source:Irish Independent
June 06, 2024 03:33 UTC
MARKET REPORT: Nvidia races to become world's third £3trillion company
Nvidia is on the cusp of becoming the world’s third $3 trillion company as shares in the artificial intelligence chip designer hit new highs last night. The jump means Nvidia is within striking distance of overtaking iPhone maker Apple, driven by an investor frenzy for the AI pioneer. It is also closing in on tech giant Microsoft, the biggest company by market capitalisation and worth $3.14 trillion. In February Nvidia became the fastest company to go from $1 trillion to $2 trillion, taking just eight months. Shares rose 3.2 per cent, or 5.7p, to 186p.
Source:Daily Mail
June 06, 2024 03:05 UTC
Former world champion Graeme Swann dubs England's clash with Australia 'must-win' after soggy start to their T20 World Cup title defence
Former world champion Graeme Swann insists England’s Saturday showdown with Ashes rivals Australia has taken on must-win status following the rain-hit start to their Twenty20 title defence. Taking a point off Scotland, Swann smiled, was akin to dodging a bullet given England’s woeful record against associate nations in tournaments. On a serious note, however, Swann said: ‘The big thing the washout does is make this game against Australia an absolute must-win. ‘In last year’s 50-over World Cup, we were slipping back into being slightly cautious and it just wasn't the same, sort of playing yourself in for a few balls. ‘On paper, this England team are the strongest in the World Cup, but only if they take that brave option, and really look to dominate the opposition.
Source:Daily Mail
June 06, 2024 02:53 UTC
India, Australia open with dominant victories; Uganda gets its 1st win at cricket's T20 World Cup
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Source:The Herald
June 06, 2024 02:11 UTC
Junior doctors in Northern Ireland stage 48-hour strike
They will take part in a strike from 7am on Thursday to 7am on Saturday over pay and staff retention. Striking junior doctors will travel to Stormont for a rally in the afternoon. It follows a 48-hour strike from May 22-24 and will affect hospitals and GP surgeries across the region. They said that when the ballot for the industrial action was launched, junior doctors along with all health service staff had not received a pay award for 2023/24. “This pay award involves an average pay increase of 9.07% for junior doctors in Northern Ireland, with those in their first year receiving a 10.68% uplift,” they added.
Source:The Herald
June 06, 2024 01:58 UTC
Welcome funding boost for 14 Offaly women's groups
Members of Tullamore Women's Shed taking part in a memorial walk for Ashing Murphy. The facility was one of 14 women's groups across Offaly to be awarded funding today (Wednesday). Welcome funding boost for 14 Offaly women's groupsA total of 14 women's groups across Offaly have received news of a welcome funding boost, which was announced today (Wednesday) by Minister for Rural Affairs, Heather Humphreys. The grants - ranging from just over €2,000 to €1,000 - were awarded to 500 women's groups nationally as part of The Local Enhancement Programme 2024. The programme allocated €6 million in capital supports for community groups and organisations around Ireland, with funding of €1 million being ring-fenced for women’s groups.
Source:Irish Independent
June 05, 2024 23:11 UTC
Parents appeal for essential feeding tube operation for their terminally ill two-year-old daughter
The family is fearful she will not survive long enough to make the top of the waiting list for a vital peg feeding tube. As M.L.D is so rare, the neurologist was surprised by the results and her family was unaware of the disease and prognosis. Her parents John and Veronica told the Herald: "Maebhe was diagnosed with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy on November 6th, 2023. Most urgently, she requires an operation to insert a peg for feeding and medication. Two-year-old Maebhe Gorman has spent the last number of weeks in and out of hospital due to issues with the ng tube.
Source:The Herald
June 05, 2024 23:04 UTC