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The author discusses the recent Charlie Kirk murder and the performative violence associated with it, arguing that such acts are products of the attention economy rather than purely political motivations. The piece critiques the i...
A Facebook account named 'RTE News AI' disseminated a highly realistic deepfake video falsely claiming the cancellation of an Irish presidential election, misleading viewers about the electoral process. The video, which mimicked t...
Key moments of the year include the Blackwater river fish kill and a poignant image of a malnourished child in Gaza, both reflecting critical societal failures.
5.8#Aras25 Campaign Roundup
2025-10-24 • social media technology politics deepfake
The blog post provides a recap of the #Aras25 election campaign, highlighting key moments and insights from the election coverage. The author discusses the impact of technology on the election, including the role of social media a...
Google has deleted its political ad archive for the EU, erasing seven years of political advertising data across 27 countries. This archive allowed users to access information about political spending, messaging, and targeting on ...
The author discusses the acute tariff challenges facing Ireland, particularly in relation to the US and the EU's response to Trump's tariffs. Key points include the potential economic impact of tariffs on Irish goods and services,...
The author critiques Fine Gael's recent attack video targeting Catherine Connolly, arguing that it is poorly executed and strategically flawed. Key points include the video giving Connolly too much airtime to articulate her critic...
The blog post discusses the recent changes in Google's political ad archive, specifically focusing on the Fidesz Party's ads in Hungary. It highlights how the party managed to circumvent Google's ad filtering by categorizing their...
The blog post discusses the challenges of running a political campaign in Ireland without digital ads due to new EU regulations. It reflects on the current political climate, drawing parallels to historical events, and features in...
The blog post critiques Elon Musk's tweet regarding the Irish presidential election, specifically his claim that Simon Harris is blocking independent candidates like Conor McGregor. The author argues that political parties natural...
The blog post discusses the peculiarities surrounding the upcoming Presidential Election in Ireland, highlighting the lack of clear candidates from major parties like Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein, while noting the emergence of wealth...
Meta announced it will no longer allow political, electoral, and social issue ads on its platforms in the EU due to new regulations. The author criticizes this move as an abdication of responsibility, arguing that it will not prev...
The blog post introduces a new series of newsletters focusing on recent podcasts that discuss the volatile nature of tech stock valuations. It highlights two specific podcasts: the FT's Unhedged, which examines speculative values ...
The text critiques former President Trump's approach to foreign policy and governance, suggesting he is squandering the United States' soft power and reputation built over decades. It references Trump's imperial ambitions and his ...
The article critiques Elon Musk's influence on the US government, highlighting his promotion of inexperienced individuals to disrupt established systems. It discusses the dangers of glorifying youthful naivety in innovation, using...
Aoife Dunne's video 'Sorry now' is a powerful political commentary presented through humor, showcasing her unique style of blending comedy with political themes. The video features Dunne in various situations, humorously asserting...
The post announces the date of the upcoming Presidential Election on October 24th and outlines a plan for a newsletter that will run twice weekly leading up to the election. The author, Liz, will provide data-driven analyses of ca...
Catherine Connolly has won the Irish Presidential election of 2025 with 914,143 votes, representing 63% of the total. This victory is historically significant as it marks the highest percentage of votes ever received by a candidat...
The article discusses the financial implications for Fianna Fáil following Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential race. Gavin's exit means the party will likely miss out on state reimbursement of up to €250,000 for campaign ...
The blog post discusses the implications of the upcoming Irish presidential election, highlighting a shift towards a first-past-the-post system that could lead to a more aggressive and divisive campaign style, reminiscent of Ameri...
The blog post discusses three significant topics: a smear campaign against presidential candidate Jim Gavin, the implications of a potential TikTok schism on US politics, and the decline in traffic to major news websites. It highl...
The blog post discusses the early presidential election ads on Meta, focusing on the campaigns of candidates Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin, and Heather Humphreys. Connolly is testing various messages to recruit volunteers and advo...
The author reflects on the importance of community and social interaction among parents and children in a neighborhood setting, contrasting it with the isolation often attributed to immigration. They emphasize the role of public i...