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Microsoft Ireland NTO

@msirelandnto

National Technology Officer for Microsoft Ireland by day, bon vivant by night. AKA, @mccorryk. Keen to make Ireland a better place. All opinions my own.

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OpenAI is building its AI into humanoid robots. The company just invested in Figure and signed a collaboration agreement to develop next-generation AI models for robots. Embodied AI is coming in 2024. But there's more: Figure also raised $675M at a whopping $2.6B valuation

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Great panel session (if I do say so myself!) at PwC Ireland on the EU #AIAct. I was delighted to describe how Microsoft builds its products using our #ResponsibleAI Principles and Standard and outline some best practices for compliance. Thanks very much for inviting me along!

Great panel session (if I do say so myself!) at <a href="/PwCIreland/">PwC Ireland</a> on the EU #AIAct. 

I was delighted to describe how Microsoft builds its products using our #ResponsibleAI Principles and Standard and outline some best practices for compliance. 

Thanks very much for inviting me along!
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A real pleasure to participate in the Zero Day Conference this morning at The Convention Centre Dublin. Given the increasing demand for cyber skills and the lack of available resources there’s a real opportunity to leverage #GenAI to help plug the gap. #zdc24

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Today, anpost.com launched its first public-facing #GenAI service: design and post an AI generated greeting card for St. Patrick's Day powered by Microsoft #Azure and OpenAI technology. Click on the link and send your own card anywhere in the world for just €4.

Today, anpost.com launched its first public-facing #GenAI service: design and post an AI generated greeting card for St. Patrick's Day powered by <a href="/Microsoft/">Microsoft</a> #Azure and <a href="/OpenAI/">OpenAI</a> technology. 

Click on the link and send your own card anywhere in the world for just €4.
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A pleasure to host Ministers Alex Burghart and Rt Hon Steve Baker FRSA šŸ—½ in our Microsoft office in Belfast today. We had an enjoyable and wide ranging discussion on #STEM, #Skills, #AI, and #Inclusion. Thanks very much for visiting us.

A pleasure to host Ministers <a href="/alexburghart/">Alex Burghart</a> and <a href="/SteveBakerFRSA/">Rt Hon Steve Baker FRSA šŸ—½</a> in our <a href="/Microsoft/">Microsoft</a> office in Belfast today. 

We had an enjoyable and wide ranging discussion on #STEM, #Skills, #AI, and #Inclusion. 

Thanks very much for visiting us.
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Great evening at Deerfield, the US Ambassador’s residence, focusing on #AI. Super panel discussion chaired by Adrian Weckler with Emma Redmond (OpenAI), David Lee (PwC), and Patricia Scanlon, Ireland’s AI Ambassador. Excellent insights on AI’s impact on business &society.

Great evening at Deerfield, the US Ambassador’s residence, focusing on #AI. 

Super panel discussion chaired by <a href="/adrianweckler/">Adrian Weckler</a> with Emma Redmond (<a href="/OpenAI/">OpenAI</a>), David Lee (<a href="/PwC/">PwC</a>), and <a href="/ScanlonPatricia/">Patricia Scanlon</a>, Ireland’s AI Ambassador. 

Excellent insights on AI’s impact on business &amp;society.
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Behind the scenes in the beautiful Oak Room at The Mansion House in Dublin. Here to capture insights on ā€˜AI-An Ethical Challenge for Humanity’ part of European Future Talks 2024, I spoke on a panel on GenAI in the workplace and future skills needs.

Behind the scenes in the beautiful Oak Room at The Mansion House in Dublin. 

Here to capture insights on ā€˜AI-An Ethical Challenge for Humanity’ part of European Future Talks 2024, I spoke on a panel on GenAI in the  workplace and future skills needs.
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Bringing academic, legal, industry, political, & policy expertise together the UCD Centre for Digital Policy has released 5 short videos providing a solid base for anyone interested in deepening their knowledge of #AI’s potential. WARNING: I’m in one! lnkd.in/gVmZCGkd.

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Many thanks to Prof @ciaranmartinoxf from the Blavatnik School of Government who joined us yesterday in The Shelbourne to share insights into the world of cybersecurity, the cloud, #AI, and future opportunities. Key takeaway: the right cloud security principles are a must!

Many thanks to Prof @ciaranmartinoxf from the <a href="/BlavatnikSchool/">Blavatnik School of Government</a> who joined us yesterday in <a href="/theshelbourne/">The Shelbourne</a> to share insights into the world of cybersecurity, the cloud, #AI, and future opportunities. 

Key takeaway: the right cloud security principles are a must!
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Great keynote by Dragoș Tudorache at the The ADAPT Centre #ADVANCE2024 conference. Dragoș outlined the challenges society faces (which we can solve!) as #GenerativeAI is set to be the most transformative technology civilisation has ever encountered.

Great keynote by <a href="/IoanDragosT/">Dragoș Tudorache</a> at the <a href="/AdaptCentre/">The ADAPT Centre</a> #ADVANCE2024 conference. 

Dragoș outlined the challenges society faces (which we can solve!) as #GenerativeAI is set to be the most transformative technology civilisation has ever encountered.
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The Education Minister Paul Givan visited Microsoft Dream Space W5 a stem-based learning programme offering free educational experiences for schools and teachers. Its aim is to deliver and drive STEM skilling, particularly in the areas of computer science, Artificial

The Education Minister <a href="/paulgivan/">Paul Givan</a> visited <a href="/Microsoft/">Microsoft</a> Dream Space <a href="/W5Belfast/">W5</a> a stem-based learning programme offering free educational experiences for schools and teachers. Its aim is to deliver and drive STEM skilling, particularly in the areas of computer science, Artificial
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Minister Niamh Smyth TD's Call to Action on New Charter for Digital InclusionšŸ’» This announcement is a major step forward in Ireland’s journey toward a more inclusive digital society with a call to action on the forthcomingĀ Charter for Digital Inclusion. Minister Smyth said ā€œBy

Minister <a href="/NiamhSmythTD/">Niamh Smyth TD</a>'s Call to Action on New Charter for Digital InclusionšŸ’» 

This announcement is a major step forward in Ireland’s journey toward a more inclusive digital society with a call to action on the forthcomingĀ Charter for Digital Inclusion.

Minister Smyth said ā€œBy
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It was a pleasure to host Minister Smyth at our offices to discuss the importance of AI adoption across Irish businesses. #AI #Microsoft