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Microsoft to face EU competition investigation over Teams and Office bundling

Investigation will centre on claims US tech giant is unfairly linking its videoconferencing app with popular software

By Javier EspinozaMon Jul 17 2023 - 12:39

ChatGPT maker investigated by US regulators over AI risks

Federal Trade Commission probes Microsoft-backed OpenAI over potential harm caused by chatbot fabricating information

By Stefania Palma, Madhumita Murgia and Richard WatersThu Jul 13 2023 - 19:28

Will regulation help or hinder AI innovation in Europe?

French firm Mistral could gain a competitive advantage over US firms through regulation that balances protection and innovation

By Chris HornThu Jul 13 2023 - 05:00

Chinese hackers accessed US government email accounts - Microsoft

Accounts compromised for as long as a month before breach was detected but no details on number of accounts affected

By Julian E. Barnes, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan SwanWed Jul 12 2023 - 09:20

Global shares rise on the eve of US inflation data

Insulation specialist Kingspan and a number of other big hitters drove index in Dublin up 2.2%

By Colin GleesonTue Jul 11 2023 - 20:18

US judge denies attempt to block Microsoft’s Activision deal

British competition watchdog also agrees to reopen talks on $75bn video games merger

By Stefania Palma and Richard WatersTue Jul 11 2023 - 19:14

Microsoft to cut up to 70 more jobs at Dublin operation

Software giant says latest redundancies are a local adjustment related to business needs

By Ciara O'BrienMon Jul 10 2023 - 20:43

Apple is dominating the US stock market

Success of tech giants really has made the US market a less diversified place than it used to be

By Proinsias O'MahonyTue Jul 04 2023 - 05:15

Apple breaks through $3 trillion valuation again

Shares hit all-time high weeks after tech group showed off headset pitched to set its future course

By Patrick McGeeFri Jun 30 2023 - 15:19

European values advance on back of positive US data over global slowdown

Iseq edges higher to track continental peers as Irish banks lead index higher with respectable gains

By Ian CurranThu Jun 29 2023 - 18:20

Software firm makes environmental, social and governance issues that bit easier

Galway-based Diligent employs almost 300 people and targets the growing corporate transparency market

By Ciara O'BrienThu Jun 29 2023 - 05:00

Tech bubble talk proves wide of the mark

Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Tesla and Netflix have soared this year but all have price/sales ratios well below prior highs

By Proinsias O'MahonyTue Jun 27 2023 - 05:00

European shares dip on interest rate worries

Bank shares edge backwards while Glanbia and Irish Continental rise

By Ciara O'BrienFri Jun 23 2023 - 19:01

Ireland’s top 1,000 companies: One hugely profitable technology company leads the rankings

Big tech firms dominate the rankings of Ireland’s biggest companies

By Ciarán HancockThu Jun 22 2023 - 05:00

Stock market gains largely driven by ‘surging seven’ of Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Tesla and Alphabet

Stocktake: Market breadth finally appears to be improving

By Proinsias O'MahonyTue Jun 20 2023 - 05:00

Corporation tax €2bn ahead of forecast, medicine shortages, and Deloitte adding 300 jobs in Cork

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By Ciarán HancockMon Jun 19 2023 - 06:30

Students from 13 rural schools showcase their digital skills at Microsoft Dream Space

Schools from Longford, Tipperary and Kildare take part in inaugural event, with projects addressing sustainability challenges

By Ciara O'BrienMon Jun 19 2023 - 00:01

Corporate tax receipts likely to be €2bn above forecast on back of increased iPhone sales

Rise in receipts to record €26bn linked to jump in contract manufacturing by several Irish-based firms

By Eoin Burke-KennedySun Jun 18 2023 - 07:18

The week in tech: Jobs at ServiceNow, data centres under fire and Apple’s latest MacBook Air

A round-up of the week's tech news.

By Ciara O'BrienFri Jun 16 2023 - 10:18

As the US dithers, the EU is setting the global agenda on tech regulation

Karlin Lillington: There’s been considerable US lobbying lately in the hopes of watering down legislation

By Karlin LillingtonThu Jun 15 2023 - 06:00

Microsoft-Activision deal temporarily blocked by US judge

Merger has been under spotlight for months

By Daniel Papscun and Leah NylenWed Jun 14 2023 - 07:27

Nexus of big firms, advisers and the IDA wields huge power over Irish policy

Reliance on a handful of firms has inverted Ireland’s traditional relationship between government and industry. Sinn Féin in power would have to maintain that dynamic

By Cliff TaylorSun Jun 11 2023 - 05:00

Most employees feel managers out of touch with workplace needs, survey finds

Microsoft report finds flexible working a key issue for workers leaving roles

By Emmet MaloneThu Jun 08 2023 - 05:00

Microsoft pays $20m to resolve Xbox children’s privacy case

Company demanded and retained personal information from children under 13 years of age in defiance of online privacy law

Tue Jun 06 2023 - 17:31

A tale of two stock markets: breadth ‘awful’ as seven tech stocks skew the picture

The S&P 500 is up 9% this year, but those gains are a remarkably top-heavy affair

By Proinsias O'MahonyTue Jun 06 2023 - 04:45

Just three firms account for a third of corporation tax receipts, report finds

Irish Fiscal Advisory Council report suggests business tax base even more concentrated around small number of firms than previously thought

By Eoin Burke-KennedyThu Jun 01 2023 - 00:01

Ireland really did not want Meta’s €1.2bn. There are good reasons why

Data Protection Commission appears to interpret its mandate in a way that is sympathetic to the companies it regulates

By John McManusSun May 28 2023 - 05:30

Chinese hackers spying on US critical infrastructure, Western intelligence says

State-sponsored group has been targetting range of organisations, from telecommunications to transportation hubs

By Zeba Siddiqui and Christopher BingThu May 25 2023 - 08:13

Top-heavy market rally may be more fragile than it appears

Apple is now worth more than the 2,000 companies that make up the small-cap Russell 2000 index

By Proinsias O'MahonyTue May 23 2023 - 05:00

Meta fine indicates EU losing patience, say data privacy campaigners

Order to delete data processed and stored unlawfully in US could be more problematic for Facebook owner than fine of €1.2bn

By Ciara O'BrienMon May 22 2023 - 19:49

Work begins on Statkraft 34MW solar project in Co Meath

Renewable energy scheme to help drive Microsoft’s ambition to become carbon neutral

By Ciara O'BrienMon May 22 2023 - 05:00

Tech stock earnings exceed expectations

Seven mega-cap stocks were responsible for almost all the S&P 500′s gains in 2023

By Proinsias O'MahonyTue May 16 2023 - 05:00

EU gives green light to Microsoft’s €63 billion Activision deal

EU sign off follows opposition from UK and US regulators

Mon May 15 2023 - 16:04

Three-quarters of Irish data watchdog’s data privacy decisions since 2018 overruled – report

Meta, Google, Airbnb, Yahoo!, Twitter, Microsoft, Apple and Tinder account for 87^% of cross-border GDPR complaints to Ireland’s DPC

By Ciara O'BrienMon May 15 2023 - 11:25

Why ‘godfather’ of AI Geoffrey Hinton quit Google to speak out about risks

Professor fears rapid advance of technology without safeguards could lead to huge job losses, a misinformation crisis and more violent societies

By Madhumita Murgia and Richard WatersThu May 11 2023 - 05:00

Markets little changed as US inflation data holds few surprises

US consumer price index comes in marginally below expectations, with core prices as expected

By Barry O'HalloranWed May 10 2023 - 18:31

European shares end higher, lifted by healthcare and bank stocks

AIB and Bank of Ireland enjoy positive sentiment

By Eoin Burke-KennedyMon May 08 2023 - 18:16

Death of business travel has been greatly exaggerated

Many corporate executives were quick to abandon video calls and get back on the road

By Philip GeorgiadisSun May 07 2023 - 06:00

Dexcom secures new IDA Ireland chief an early win

Athenry’s 1,000-job bonanza comes against ongoing concern about the carrying capacity of the Irish economy

By CantillonSat May 06 2023 - 05:00

Big Tech earnings resilient as sector gears up for AI boom

Solid financial performance across US tech giants has buoyed confidence on Wall Street at an important moment

By Richard Waters, Elaine Moore and Patrick McGeeThu May 04 2023 - 05:00

Stocktake: Tech giants are surging ahead as they beat analysts’ earnings expectations

Big tech bests analys expectations after largely missing estimates over the last four quarters

By Proinsias O'MahonyTue May 02 2023 - 04:45

Stocktake: A handful of tech giants are driving almost all US market gains

Analysts say gains are largely linked to firms with AI technologies and are concerned by market’s extreme imbalance

By Proinsias O'MahonyTue May 02 2023 - 04:00

‘Thank you for your understanding’: Patrick Freyne’s battle to make sense of ChatGPT

With the potential for AI to reshape how we all live our lives, and for millions of jobs to be lost to automation, there are much bigger issues at stake

By Patrick FreyneSat Apr 29 2023 - 05:30

Recession and bank fears weigh on European shares

Strong tech results ease Wall Street concerns about lenders

By Barry O'HalloranWed Apr 26 2023 - 17:54

Activision brands UK ‘clearly closed for business’ after regulator shoots down €68bn Microsoft deal

Competition and Markets Authority says tech giant failed to assuage concerns about the cloud gaming market

By Kate Beioley and Tim BradshawWed Apr 26 2023 - 12:22

Microsoft share rise as revenue jumps 7%

Uptick driven by growth in cloud computing

Tue Apr 25 2023 - 21:29

Microsoft agrees to stop bundling Teams with Office to avoid EU regulatory investigation

Tech giant makes concession in an attempt to avoid formal EU antitrust investigation and follows complaint by rival Slack

By Javier EspinozaMon Apr 24 2023 - 20:27

All quiet on the markets front as attention turns to earnings reports

Credit Suisse reported client outflows of €64 billion in first quarter

By Ian CurranMon Apr 24 2023 - 18:05

Big tech stocks driving market gains

In previous years where Nasdaq gained 10%-25%, median number of stocks accounting for half those gains was three

By Proinsias O'MahonyTue Apr 18 2023 - 04:45

AI will change everything. Is human critical thinking up to the challenge?

The temptation over time to come to unquestioningly accept the machine response is a big danger

By Chris HornThu Apr 13 2023 - 05:00

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