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The ROI of Trust: Why Trust Is the Real AI Competitive Differentiator in 2026

Every company now has access to the same large language models, the same cloud platforms and the same AI vendor ecosystem. When the technology itself becomes a commodity, what separates the winners from the rest? The answer is trust.  For boards and senior leadership teams, trust in AI – how it is governed, how it […]

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Ethics in the Annual Report: What Stakeholders Really Want to See on AI

Bottom line: Your stakeholders now expect to see how you govern AI in your annual report. In 2025, 72% of S&P 500 companies disclosed at least one material AI risk in their filings – up from just 12% in 2023.  The EU AI Act is due to enter full enforcement in August 2026, with fines reaching […]

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AI Guardrails for Boards: How to Govern AI Without Slowing It Down

Every boardroom today is grappling with the same dilemma: move too quickly on AI and risk exposing the organisation to serious missteps; move too slowly and watch competitors pull ahead. The real challenge is not choosing between governance and innovation, but designing the right balance between them.  Effective guardrails allow teams to experiment and move […]

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Safer Internet Day 2026: Why Responsible AI Matters for Businesses

Safer Internet Day 2026 shines a spotlight on a topic that’s becoming impossible for businesses to ignore: the safe and responsible use of AI. AI tools are now embedded in everyday business operations – from marketing and customer support to data analysis and recruitment. While these technologies offer huge benefits, they also introduce new risks […]

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E228 ‘Responsible AI in Practice: Governance and Innovation’ with IBM Research’s Elizabeth Daly

Welcome to episode 228 of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that explores the applications and research of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on the island of Ireland. Our mission is to increase the use of AI for the benefit of our society, our competitiveness and everyone living in Ireland. Today’s guest is […]

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Irish Government Issues New Guidelines to Ensure Safe and Responsible AI Use in the Public Sector

The Irish Government has stepped in with a clear set of rules on how Artificial Intelligence should be used in public services. The goal? To make sure AI is used in a safe, responsible and people-first way. One major point in the new guidelines is a warning against using free AI tools like ChatGPT and […]