Posts by Molly Newell
Molly Newell
Molly Newell leads TASC’s research on a variety of emerging tech issues, including AI, cybersecurity, digital regulation, and platform economies. An experienced project manager, Molly has led research teams analysing technology, cybersecurity, and security policy. She holds an MSc in Digital Policy from University College Dublin and a BA in Public Policy & Leadership from the University of Virginia.
How AI Music is Advancing Far Right Narratives in Ireland
Molly Newell 28/04/2026
In the middle of summer 2024, the song “10 Drunk Cigarettes” became a TikTok sensation. This was the height of Brat Summer - a time when women like Charli xcx and Sabrina Carpenter were dominating the pop industry, chartreuse was the colour of the moment, and tobacco use (and that of various illicit substances) was a common theme in top …
Nearly 90% of Dublin’s data centres are in economically-deprived areas
Molly Newell 02/04/2026
In March, global data centre and colocation provider Equinix announced construction of a new data centre in Dublin’s Blanchardstown …
Creating Accountability for Data Centres in Western Dublin
Molly Newell 27/05/2025
Ireland’s booming data centre industry has become a major flashpoint in the country’s energy and climate debates. With data centres projected to …
Navigating Digital Healthcare: Equity, Access, and the HSE Health App
Adeelia Goffe, Molly Newell, Maria (Marysia) Pachowicz 04/03/2025
The 2024 EU Digital Decade report reaffirmed what many HSE beneficiaries already suspected: The state of Ireland’s e-health systems is woefully …
Making the Grade: Exploring the Impact of GenAI on Education Equality
Molly Newell 13/11/2024
Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 made generative AI (GenAI) tools more accessible than ever before, discussions about the role of …
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Dr Nat O’Connor is Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD, a fellow of the UCD …
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Sean holds an B.Sc in Applied Physics from Dublin City University and an M.Sc. in …