Data Centres & Energy Efficiency: Trane Technologies and Eaton unveiled a first-of-its-kind reference design for next-gen AI data centres, targeting up to 15% energy efficiency gains, up to 80% less copper use, and lower installation costs. Agrivoltaics Research: Teagasc opened a four-year PhD at Johnstown Castle (with DCU) to study how agrivoltaic solar affects biodiversity and soil health, using field surveys and sensor-based monitoring. AI in Workplaces: NROC Security reports only about 5% of employees are “effective” generative AI users, despite 31% actively using the tools—highlighting a skills and productivity gap. AI Governance in Ireland: A guest post flags Ireland’s AI Office launch and the EU AI Act’s push for AI literacy as organisations grapple with responsibility when AI outputs influence HR decisions. Public Sector/Tech Procurement: Commentary questions Ireland’s approach to buying Israeli tech, noting reported retention of Israeli flight systems in military helicopters due to practical substitutes. Digital Inclusion in Ireland & UK: Vue cinemas in the UK and Ireland are rolling out Auri™ Auracast assistive listening to improve access for more moviegoers. Crypto & Regulation: Analysis examines a MiCA “fungibility” gap for multi-issuer stablecoins and what it could mean for oversight across the EU. Human Rights & Climate Transition: Rights groups urge Tuvalu and Ireland to embed human rights into fossil-fuel phase-out policies with concrete accountability steps.