Today's guest is Dara Calleary, Minister of State for Trade Promotion and Digital Transformation at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. In this episode, Mark and Dara discuss Ireland's approach to AI regulation, innovation and fostering AI startups.
Topics include:
- Rapid AI advancements, regulation, innovation and business readiness
- Launching an AI Accelerator to emphasise AI's universal impact, funding and skills
- National Digital Strategy's focus on high-level, labor and societal skills
- How the National AI & skills strategy emphasises trust, collaboration and supporting startups
- Why Data protection & public trust is essential for AI innovation
- How AI integration in public services ensures inclusivity and data protection
- The Digital vision from inclusivity, AI innovation, job enhancement and preparation for disruption