The Rise25 Awards in Dublin celebrated 25 AI leaders while also focusing on shaping the future of AI. The event started with a performance by The Gardiner Brothers, followed by Siobhán McSweeney entertaining the crowd with humorous comments.

The honorees then shared their principles guiding their work: - Sinéad Bovell emphasized the importance of the narratives we create around AI and how they influence public understanding and the direction of development. - Gemma Galdon-Clavell shared a personal story illustrating the profound impact AI can have on individuals and highlighted the need for oversight to prevent limiting futures and human potential. - Cansu Canca stressed the critical role of ethical design in AI, emphasizing that design choices have far-reaching consequences for society and promoting fairness, transparency, and respect for human dignity. - Aaron Gokaslan highlighted the vast untapped potential of AI and the importance of open collaboration to unlock its power for the benefit of society. - Philip Thigo emphasized the need for thoughtful and proactive AI policy to avoid deepening inequalities and eroding public trust, advocating for fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI development. The event served as a reminder that the future of AI is not only about innovation but also about inclusivity, ethics, and accountability.