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The emergence of generative artificial intelligence is changing lives. It's also raising ethical and philosophical questions for the experts of today. Neuroscientist and Professor of Psychology Ian Robertson speaks to Prime Time on his views on AI.

Revolut is planning to enter the Irish mortgage market later this year, the fin-tech bank has confirmed to RTÉ News.

British retailers reported the best start to the year since 2021 in what may be a fleeting boost for the economy, with rising bills and the US trade war increasingly weighing on consumer morale.

Oil prices were set for a weekly decline of nearly 2% on the back of oversupply concerns and uncertainty around tariff talks between the US and China.

Consumers and businesses are being warned of possible delays to electronic euro payments between banks on the upcoming European May Day holiday on May 1.

Plans have been unveiled for Ireland's first dedicated winter sports and entertainment arena.

Google parent Alphabet has reassured jittery tech investors that its AI investments were powering returns at its crucial ad business, downplaying any impact from global economic uncertainty, for now.

New research from hiring platform IrishJobs has revealed a cautious approach to hiring among firms in the science and IT sectors ahead of the US tariffs announcement.

China is considering exempting some US imports from its 125% tariffs and is asking businesses to identify goods that could be eligible in the biggest sign yet that Beijing is worried about the economic fallout from its trade war with Washington.

Chipmaker Intel is to cut jobs in a bid to streamline the organisation and eliminate management layers to enable faster decision-making.

Consumers in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland expect a weaker economy, less favourable job prospects, and higher inflation over the next five years, a new survey suggests.

A new report has found no evidence linking increasing numbers of properties listed on Airbnb and falls in new tenancies in the wider rental market.

Chipmaker Intel said it is taking actions to streamline the organisation and eliminate management layers to enable faster decision-making.

British online fashion retailer ASOS is well-placed to cope with the fallout from US tariffs, it said on today, and while it was too early to call, its flexible model and lower exposure to sourcing from China could help drive growth.

Shares of International Business Machines fell nearly 7% in early US trade today after the company said some of its federal contracts were suspended, while an uncertain economy poses a further threat to its consulting business.

The Workplace Relations Commission carried out 5,156 inspections in 2024 with €2.15m recovered in unpaid wages.

Oil prices recovered some losses today as investors weighed a potential OPEC+ output increase against conflicting tariff signals from the White House and US-Iran nuclear talks.

Tariffs pose a "significant" risk to growth in the euro zone's largest economy Germany, ECB policymaker Joachim Nagel said in Washington today.

American Airlines withdrew its 2025 financial forecast today, mirroring its peers, as concerns over discretionary budget amid tariff pressures and government spending uncertainties hinder carriers' ability to predict travel demand.