Paul Gogarty (Dublin Mid West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Honourable Members of Dáil Eireann, we stand at the dawn of a transformative age, one driven by the power of artificial intelligence. In business, AI offers unparalleled potential to boost productivity, streamline operations and foster innovation. Our economy can harness AI to enhance sectors like manufacturing, healthcare and finance, positioning Ireland as a global leader in technological advancements. However, with great power comes great responsibility. AI's rapid growth presents challenges: job displacement, ethical concerns and data privacy issues. It is crucial we manage these risks while embracing innovation. Ireland must ensure its workforce is equipped with the skills to thrive in an AI-driven economy while also safeguarding the interests of workers and consumers.

From an EU perspective, co-operation is key. We must develop and enforce regulations that promote responsible AI usage and ensure it serves the common good while protecting our values of fairness and privacy. Together, let us lead the way in harnessing AI for a brighter future. Thank you.

On a point of information, this speech was entirely written by AI, for better or worse, with parameters I set. It is important we have a little bit of control over it.

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