The Ultimate Guide to Generative AI
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Generative AI (GenAI).
What to know about Generative AI
Generative AI is reshaping the digital landscape by powering advances across industries with its ability to create content, assist decision-making, and automate processes. From enhancing customer experience platforms and streamlining business workflows to transforming healthcare and cybersecurity, generative artificial intelligence is driving innovation and operational efficiency at an unprecedented scale.
Businesses and organisations are increasingly adopting generative AI technologies to harness its potential benefits, while also grappling with challenges such as data privacy, security risks, ethical considerations, and the need for robust governance. As generative AI solutions become core components of enterprise strategies, understanding their capabilities and implications is vital for staying competitive in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
Our stories explore practical deployments, emerging trends, and expert insights on generative AI’s impact across sectors, helping readers navigate its opportunities and challenges. Whether you are interested in the latest AI-driven product innovations, policy developments, or strategies for successful AI integration, this collection offers comprehensive information to keep you informed about the pivotal role of generative AI in transforming businesses and society.
Irish Generative AI News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
One in five Irish workers expect AI colleagues soon
A quarter of office staff fear losing jobs to AI, as new research suggests digital colleagues could become commonplace in Ireland within three years.
Brightbeam chief warns GPT 5.6 outpaces Irish firms
Irish firms risk falling further behind as GPT 5.6 outpaces their ability to retrain staff, redesign workflows and justify AI spend.
Why AI projects struggle to move beyond the pilot stage
Many businesses are finding that AI pilots stall when ownership, adoption and measurement questions emerge after the first demo.
ManageEngine rolls out Zia Agents for IT automation
The rollout gives enterprise IT teams autonomous task execution across service, security and endpoint management, with built-in privacy controls.
Irish tech leaders cite skills gaps as AI investment rises
Skills shortages are now holding back Ireland's tech chiefs as AI investment jumps, with most firms still unable to deploy it at speed.
Irish startup Deece launches AI tool for better briefs
Poor briefs are said to waste more than €370 billion a year globally, as Deece rolls out software to tighten agency direction.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Generative AI
Sentra launches Shadow AI DLP to block sensitive data
Bedrock Data launches AI agent data loss prevention
Check Point launches AI Network Firewall in R82.20
Cloudera named leader in Forrester's data lakehouse wave
Qualys adds governance to TotalAI for AI risk control
Featured News
Meet the man behind the Saas-Pocalypse: Emergent's Mukund Jha
The new cash will help Emergent broaden from coding tools into an operating system for small and medium businesses as demand surges.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
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OnBoard says board AI policy key, but lags behind in adoption
Most boards are using AI, but formal guidelines are still missing as adoption races ahead of governance, OnBoard's survey found.
Exclusive: Virtuozzo sees GPU clouds reshape AI infrastructure
AI demand is pushing cloud providers towards GPU-as-a-service models, with efficiency and utilisation emerging as key differentiators.
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
AI pilots are faltering where firms still judge success by hours saved, leaving customer value and workforce design unresolved.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
Riverbed says go from ticket queues to zero disruption
AI-driven support tools could cut employee downtime, as Riverbed argues that fewer tickets may still hide unresolved problems.
Dell Technologies makes all the hardware cool again
Renewed AI spending is boosting demand for Dell's secure, certified infrastructure as companies chase faster deployment and lower cloud costs.
Expert Columns
AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes
AI deserves our appreciation, but only if we're honest about what we're appreciating
5 Data & AI governance trends every CDO should be watching in 2026
AI is rewriting the rules of dealmaking
'That's the wrong right idea!' is the smartest thing a lawyer can say
A Guide for Procurement Leaders: Why Building Your Own Sourcing AI Isn't Worth the Wait
Search after SEO: Anna Harrison on staying visible in the AI era
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
Your proprietary data is a powerful PR asset you're not using
Why AI projects struggle to move beyond the pilot stage
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Generative AI News
Irish firms warned on custom AI agents replacing software
Custom-built agents could leave Irish boards carrying the full cost of AI errors, with fines and compliance failures possible under EU rules.
AI shifts client expectations as fees face pressure
Fees are under pressure as two-thirds of service providers say clients want more for less and expect AI to cut costs.
How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses
Irish firms could miss AI gains unless leaders back clear use cases, staff skills and infrastructure to turn trials into value.
Two-in-five Irish workers say AI is essential at work
Widespread use of AI in Irish offices is outpacing training and controls, with some staff handling contracts and confidential data unsafely.
Nucleo warns Irish firms on public AI governance risks
Irish firms are fuelling AI governance risks by urging staff to use generative tools without supplying secure, centrally controlled systems.
Deloitte Ireland names partners in AI & cyber push
Deloitte Ireland names Noelle Doody and Malcolm Barske partners to bolster AI, data and cybersecurity leadership amid rising client demand.
Irish firms boost generative AI use as staff adopt it
Irish workers race ahead of their employers on generative AI, as staff adopt free tools faster than firms can set policies and pay for them.
Irish firms waste EUR €720 million on failed AI projects
Irish enterprises have squandered an estimated EUR €720 million on failed AI projects as poor strategy, bias and explainability woes derail plans.
Qualcom invests EUR €500,000 in secure AI services
Qualcom launches EUR €500,000 secure AI push in Ireland, creating new practice, hiring specialists and partnering with NROC on services.
Anthropic offers EUR €355,000 AI roles in Dublin push
Anthropic dangles EUR €355,000 AI engineering pay as it ramps up Dublin hiring drive and cements the city as a key European hub.
Irish firms say AI adoption hit by talent shortages
Irish firms say skills shortages, not tech, are throttling AI rollout, forcing sweeping job redesign and major investment in training.
Autonomous AI agents could drive 90% of fraud by 2028
Scam losses are rising faster than human fraudsters alone can explain, with AI-enabled cases in the US already topping USD $900 million.
AvePoint launches AI data classification & recovery
Pressure is mounting on businesses to secure AI data and recover faster after cyber incidents, as static labels and ad hoc restoration prove too slow.
NTT DATA launches AI insurance platform for carriers
Insurers could speed up claims and underwriting while keeping audit trails intact, as NTT Data targets regulated workflows with new AI tools.
Infosys expands Metsä Group IT deal with an AI focus
The multi-year overhaul should cut costs and improve issue resolution as Metsä Group consolidates global IT services under one partner.
Sysdig launches Secure AI for cloud security teams
Cloud security teams are under pressure to act faster as vulnerabilities are being exploited within hours of disclosure, Sysdig said.
European users mostly use AI for basic spreadsheet tasks
Advanced automation remains a minority use case in Europe, where two-thirds of Ajelix users rely on AI mainly for formula generation.
Google launches AI agents for database setup & ops
Database teams could cut setup and fault-finding time as Google folds natural-language guidance into Cloud SQL, Spanner and AlloyDB tools.
Target rebuilds product discovery on Google Cloud Spanner
The retailer said the overhaul cut infrastructure maintenance by 50% and improved product recommendations, ratings and Gift Finder responses.
Tenable expands AI security coverage to Google Gemini
Security teams face a wider visibility gap as Tenable adds Google Gemini, MCP and AI coding tools to its exposure management platform.