Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed)

2:00 am

Photo of Johnny MythenJohnny Mythen (Wexford, Sinn Fein)
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We know other countries are racing to becoming AI hubs. Is there a danger that big tech companies’ interests will be put before the interest of the common good? Deputy Murphy referenced the use of the country’s energy supply, including environmental and human rights, and the fundamental ability to create inequality in society. I am worried about inequality in society. Will we have an elitist people who are trained in AI who will leave the rest of the population behind?