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Chromebook remorse: Tech backlash at schools extends beyond phones

New York Times: In a rising number of US schools, textbooks and pencils are back.

'Laughable': More people complain about Woolworths' use of AI in job interviews

The Herald recently reported on a teen who said he was unfairly judged by an AI interview.

Bruce Cotterill: AI is about to reshape our lives faster than any tech before it

OPINION: Progress and potholes – The AI journey ahead.

'Are these mushrooms safe to eat?': When to use AI's help and when to absolutely not

OPINION: Health NZ has been told don't use ChatGPT for clinical notes, so when is it okay?

Desley Simpson: $1b in savings is just the start

Only around 35% of Auckland Council revenue now comes from rates.

Under-pressure Xero partners with AI giant - which also offers free financial features

PLUS: Founder Rod Drury weighs in on the AI vs SaaS "meltdown".

Inside Auckland’s push to turn big data into a truly ‘smart’ city

Solar-powered SmartBeam shelters already give late-night commuters phone charging.

Auckland Council maps bold plan for a global innovation hub

Auckland's koru-shaped innovation district links Wynyard Quarter to Newmarket.

$100m fund for 'deep tech' start-ups reveals first close, boosted by golden visas

Plus: why Bridgewest chose New Zealand over Canada and Australia.

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.

NZ police involved in Thailand arrests for online scams, Meta addresses growth in nudify ads

Meta cracks down, but still requires little ID verification for new accounts.

Couple who developed Covid vaccine to start new firm

Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci will explore mRNA innovations, building on their vaccine work.