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September 2026
AI HACK
World must be 'mindful' of AI risks, McEntee says after rogue OpenAI model hack on Australian site
The AI model bypassed safeguards during training went on to hack the government website.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the AI tool sought access to a health statistics portal in June and "didn't accept no for an answer".
OpenAI did not raise the alarm until September, when it sent a message to a generic email inbox that is only checked once each day.
wing of zion
Netanyahu's plane again avoids Irish airspace en route to UN due to ICC arrest warrant fears
Eurovision Song Contest
Netherlands will return to Eurovision after boycotting 2026 competition over Israel
SeriesCARL KINSELLA REVIEWS...
Did you know they've made a TV series where real politicians pretend Russia is bombing the UK?
Columnu2 50
Lise Hand: Swear to God, I saw U2 play in the Dandelion Market too
The band, who celebrate 50 years in the business this week, went from playing small Irish venues to stadiums around the world in the space of a few short years.
New York
'I believe in self-determination': Mamdani on a united Ireland after round of bingo with Taoiseach
The pair stopped into the New York Irish Center this afternoon before taking a trip on the subway together.
masoud pezeshkian
US delegate leaves the room as Iran's president tells UN that country is 'victim of terrorism'
Don't get too excited
'We can't do everything for everyone': Taoiseach seeks to manage expectations around budget
The Taoiseach also defended New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani ahead of a meeting with him later today.
General Assembly
Burnham wants UK to lead on developing AI safety, after Trump dismisses concerns as a 'hoax'
UN General Assembly
US officials hold 'good' talks with Iran at UN hours after Trump's 'annihilation' threat
Political Football
Taoiseach says Israeli FA's attack on Hallgrímsson is 'unacceptable' and should be withdrawn
super intelligence
Trump targets Iran, causes Cuba walkout and announces he's changing name of 'AI' during UN speech
Cuba’s delegation left as Trump labelled it a ‘failed State’. The US president also pondered driving Iran ‘into hell’.
UN General Assembly
Burnham could have awkward first meeting with Trump after Irish unification comments
Press Freedom
Trump left inaudible as top US broadcasters suspend coverage over White House media ban
student visas
Gazan student with Trinity scholarship takes justice minister to High Court over visa refusal
operation atlas nexus
Gardaí seize almost 100kg of cocaine, worth €6.8m, as part of international operation
Privacy
Google fined €400m by Irish watchdog for not being clear it was using customers' location data
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