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AI writes buggy code. A Silicon Valley start-up wants to fix it

New York Times: A tiny start-up is building AI systems that can check for mistakes.

‘AI-first company’: Atlassian axes 10% of staff in global shake-up

About 30% of the 1600 job cuts affect staff based in Australia.

How to stand out in the world of AI slop

My careers brand founder Craig McAlpine explains how to stand out in a world of AI. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ardern breaks social media silence to share new life abroad

She also oversees a $5.1m Matariki Fund targeting cervical cancer in the Pacific.

Anthropic sues Pentagon over being labelled a national security risk

Anthropic alleges the US government is punishing it for its stance on AI limits.

Kiwis among those procuring perverted new bespoke livestreamed child sex assaults

NZ is a key 'demand side' country for predators who want to 'direct' child abuse online.

Why a mysterious AI voice with a NZ accent has been cold-calling Kiwis

Many people said they "swiftly blocked" the number after receiving a call from "Ben".

US military relying on AI as tool to speed Iran operations

It highlights the emerging technology’s growing role in warfare.

Kiwi-led Wayve raises $2.5b, reveals Uber will use its robotaxi tech

Microsoft, Nvidia, host of major car-makers sign on to use the technology.

AI offers free 'trusted' health, NZ start-up raises $4.5m from US politician – Tech Insider

Heidi Evidence lets Kiwis seek ad-free, sourced medical advice without logging in.

Chorus confirms guidance for record dividend as it returns to first-half profit

Bumper profit payout in the works - in sharp constrast to its old stablemate.

Robot runner: Using AI to plan your half-marathon training

The AI coach targets a cut from 1h 55m to 1h 40m in April's half-marathon.