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AI Governance in Practice — Building Systems That Think Before They Act

Posted on October 9, 2025 by niamhoriordan

AI systems don’t go rogue out of malice; they go rogue out of missing structure. Every organisation says it wants “responsible AI.” Fewer can explain what that means day to day—who decides if a use case is safe, who signs … Continue reading →

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Smart Neutrality: Designing Resilience Under Constraint

Posted on June 15, 2025 by niamhoriordan

Ireland’s maritime security strategy has long been constrained by neutrality—but that constraint is not a barrier. It’s a design condition. This article explores a systems-thinking approach to sovereignty, drawing on a detailed policy submission that stress-tests three strategic models and argues for a hybrid, civilian-led response to grey-zone threats. Continue reading →

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We’re asking the wrong questions about AI. It’s not here to replace us—it’s here to change how we work, think, and create. The real shift isn’t in labour, it’s in identity. Continue reading →

Posted on April 2, 2025 by niamhoriordan | Comments Off on AI Isn’t Coming for Your Job—But It Might Be Coming for Your Identity