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Social media boosts Irish political engagement, survey finds

Younger adults are most affected, with 45% of 18- to 24-year-olds saying social media has made them more politically engaged in Ireland.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2026

Global Stories

Misinformation stories

Risk & Compliance

Mission-driven boards lag on AI oversight, survey finds

Most mission-driven boards are still using AI sparingly, leaving oversight and strategy lagging behind spending plans as funding pressures mount.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Encryption

AI, quantum computing and the future of cyber threats

AI is already making cyber attacks faster and cheaper, while quantum computing could soon put trust in data and payments at risk.

By Illka Gobius • 6 min read • Last month

Marketing Technologies

Bazaarvoice & Bluefish team up on AI recommendations

Brands risk losing sales when AI shopping tools cite the wrong details, as the new tie-up flags errors and boosts review visibility.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2026

Data Analytics

AI transforming B2B discovery - but human trust endures

AI is changing how B2B buyers make decisions - but an expert warns that it is not a substitute for effective human comms strategies.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2026

Risk & Compliance

Press Gazette launches AI content checker for editors

Editors facing EU transparency rules can now flag AI-made text, images and audio before publication, with fines possible for non-compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2026

Hybrid Cloud

Nvidia expands AI media tools for broadcasters & sport

Broadcasters and sports groups could soon verify, localise and repurpose live footage faster, as Nvidia deepens AI tools across media workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 12th Sep 2026

Malware

Google warns of AI-powered cyberattacks in live ops

Defenders now have minutes, not hours, as attackers use agentic AI to automate credential theft, scanning and extortion across live operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Housing

Is AI influencing how we vote?

Three quarters of New Zealanders now use AI, raising concerns that election information is being filtered before voters reach the ballot box.

By Jack Wheeler • 5 min read • Today

Generative AI

Digital inclusion starts with listening to young people

Research shows digital inclusion must go beyond internet access, as rangatahi say they need skills and a real say in AI safety.

By Ezekiel Raui • 6 min read • 5 days ago

Digital Transformation

Brazen adds Dawn Childs, Potter & Scheps to Bristol

The expanded five-day programme aims to draw more founders, creatives and investors into Bristol with talks, workshops and immersive shows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Global generative AI use hits 3.24 billion monthly

The shift is reshaping how people find information online, with web traffic down more than 10 per cent since ChatGPT launched and social use climbing.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last month

Data Privacy

Australian parents use AI to juggle care & privacy fears

Privacy fears are mounting as Australian parents increasingly use AI to organise schoolwork, shopping and elder care across generations.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Generative AI

Young people say AI is eroding trust online, report finds

Generative AI and scams are making many rangatahi doubt what they see online, even as reliable internet remains vital for school, work and services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

Hampton urges all-of-society response to security threats

New Zealand faces mounting espionage, cyber and terrorism risks, with Andrew Hampton saying communities and businesses must help spot them.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month

Generative AI

AI chatbots give flawed election answers, study finds

Spanish-speaking voters could be left with weaker guidance after researchers found leading AI chatbots gave flawed election answers across 10 US states.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Sat, 26th Sep 2026