EU's AI Crackdown Puts Ireland's Tech Hub Status Under Pressure

The EU is trialing a new "assertive" stance on AI regulation with €15 million fines for companies breaching the AI Act rules. Ireland, as the EU's designated regulator for major tech firms like Google and Meta, is now in a bind — caught between Brussels' enforcement push and Washington's threat of tariffs. This directly affects Irish businesses using AI tools, as compliance costs will rise and legal risks increase for firms operating across the EU single...