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AI: “Human oversight for human trust”

Artificial intelligence must be regulated so that humans are always watching – that’s the view of Deirdre Clune, who backed today’s report in the European Parliament. MEPs want to Europe to make more progress in AI developments, but to regulate the technology to try and avoid abuse and manipulation. Fine Gael MEP, Deirdre Clune says citizens need to be able to trust AI.

Out words: Humans have oversight

Dur: 0’17” 

AI can transform farming, health and climate - Clune

Artificial intelligence can improve our farming, climate and health, says Deirdre Clune. The European Parliament has just backed a final report on AI following a detailed study by the Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence. The committee warns that Europe is falling behind other parts of the world in developing cutting-edge technology, but can still catch up. Fine Gael MEP, Deirdre Clune, is a big proponent of AI and has been following developments closely. She says the potential for AI to change our lives is incredible.

Out words: For the patient

Dur: 0’25” 

Ukraine crisis pushing inflation to levels not seen for decades – Draghi

The Ukrainian crisis is disturbing international supply chains and it’s causing volatility in the prices of raw materials and energy. And there’s a major risk that rising prices and shortages of fertilisers will cause food crises.

That’s according to the Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi. During an address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg this morning,  he said thirty million more people could suffer hunger between 2023 and 2026 because of the war in Ukraine. And he warned, rising costs are also having a major impact on European economies.

Out words: of production

Dur: 00:23

EU should use bargaining power to squeeze Russia on gas prices – Draghi

The EU needs to find ways to protect families and businesses from soaring energy costs. That was the plea made by Italy’s Prime Minister this morning during his address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Mario Draghi told MEPs, there’s a need to moderate people’s bills and fuel prices to ensure sanctions against Russia are more sustainable. And he said Italy has been calling on the EU to put a ceiling on gas prices imported from Russia.

(The following clip of Prime Minister Draghi is interpreted).

Out words: military campaign

Dur: 00:37

Ukrainian resistance ensuring freedom - Kelleher

Ukraine’s resistance is keeping freedom alive – that’s according to Billy Kelleher. This morning the Russian defence ministry claimed it had destroyed a storage facility in Odessa being used to house weapons sent by Europe and the US. Whilst Ireland continues to supply non-lethal equipment, many other western countries are sending arms. Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher, says it is right that we help Ukraine as much as possible.

Out words: Be supportive
Dur: 0’16”

Anti-war supporters want Russian victory - Kelleher

Billy Kelleher has accused the anti-war movement of “deep down” wanting a “Russian victory”. The Fianna Fáil MEP made the remarks on Twitter and is standing by them this morning. He believes that NATO countries sending weapons to Ukraine is “very justifiable” in order to help Ukrainians defend themselves. He says without the resistance, and without international support, Ukraine would be wiped off the map.

Out words: Appalling Russian aggression
Dur: 0’23”

Ireland economy to be hit “early and hardest”

The cascading impact of the energy crisis in Europe on the real economy is going to hit Ireland “early and hardest”, Barry Andrews warns. But the Fianna Fáil MEP also says Ireland should bounce back more quickly. Rising energy prices driven, first by covid, and then by the Ukraine war, are expected to be felt right across the economy. Barry Andrews wants the government and the EU to work to try and cushion the blow. He says Ireland should get ready.

Out words: Forefront of that

Dur: 0’17”

Energy: Ireland must reciprocate Brexit solidarity - Andrews

Ireland must stand up for countries worst hit by the Russian energy crisis, in the same way as they stood by Ireland after Brexit – that’s the view of Barry Andrews. Last week Russia cut off gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland. EU energy ministers have been meeting this afternoon to discuss the implications and show solidarity. Fianna Fáil MEP, Barry Andrews, says Ireland is far less exposed because we don't rely on Russian oil and gas, but we must step up and help our European neighbours who helped us through Brexit.

Out words: Exposed as others

Dur: 0’18”

Interview Cuffe on Right to Repair rules

The European Parliament this week voted for a range of demands for an upcoming European Commission proposal on the right to repair planned for later this year. MEPs say consumers should be able to buy longer-lasting products that can be easily fixed rather than replacing them with new ones.

They also want consumers to be able to get software updates for goods like smartphones to avoid having to replace them regularly. They’re calling for practices which unduly constrain the right to repair or lead to obsolescence to be considered as “unfair commercial practices” and banned under EU law.

Well Green MEP Ciarán Cuffe spoke to Karen Coleman in the European Parliament in Strasbourg about the proposed Right to Repair proposals.

Out words: fitting them

Dur: 02:30

Right to repair onus on manufacturers for longer life – Cuffe

Consumers should be able to buy longer-lasting products that can be easily fixed rather than replacing them with new ones.

That’s the call from the European Parliament which this week adopted a range of demands for an upcoming European Commission proposal on the right to repair planned for later this year.

MEPs also want consumers to be able to get software updates for goods like smartphones to avoid having to replace them regularly. They’re demanding that practices which unduly constrain the right to repair or lead to obsolescence to be considered as “unfair commercial practices” and banned under EU law.

Green MEP Ciarán Cuffe explains how Right to Repair rules could work.

Out words: twenty years  

Dur: 00:14