Ireland's AI Paradox: Generic Tools Dominate as Data Centre Hardware Booms

92% of Irish small firms are using off-the-shelf AI tools like ChatGPT, but a new SFA survey reveals the adoption remains "shallow" — only 30% have moved to customised models that actually move the needle on efficiency. While generic tools provide a quick fix, nearly a third of firms cite a lack of technical expertise as the primary barrier to scaling AI, and Vertiv is simultaneously expanding in Donegal to meet hyperscale data centre demand, creating 300 new jobs...