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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 13 MIN

Hildegarde Naughton, Minister for Education & Youth

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The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has exposed serious gaps in online safety, highlighted this week by concerns around so-called “nudification” tools linked to Grok. At the same time, the Government has launched the National Conversation on Education, a public consultation aimed at shaping how Ireland prepares young people for a future defined by AI, digital risk, and constant change. Anton is joined by Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, to discuss.

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