Which Chinese start-up rocked the AI world and caused US tech stocks to sink after it released its first chatbot app based on a powerful AI model supposedly created with less investment than experts previously thought? 4 Which Irish company became Ireland’s latest unicorn when it raised $125 million in February? Which Irish tech founder was appointed to the board of Meta this year? According to Google, what was the most searched for term among Irish users in 2025? Which Irish city was officially named the “AI Hub of the Year” in the 2025 Tech Industry Alliance Leaders Awards?

Source: The Irish Times December 24, 2025 13:47 UTC