And as Ireland confronts the rise of AI, it’s workers who must again shape what comes next. History highlights how powerful workers can be in shaping the future. They sense the hammer of AI falling in the workplace, removing entry-level jobs that were a gateway to a stable career." If a generation raised on technology sees AI as a threat, not opportunity, it is a sign that we’re mismanaging this transition. It can lead by example: adopting AI to the highest ethical standards, while demonstrating the gains are shared with workers and reinvested in public services.

Source: Irish Examiner February 19, 2026 01:13 UTC