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How generative AI could spell end to entry-level creative roles - study

Workers could miss out on valuable entry-level employment experience.

Why the AI job apocalypse (probably) won’t happen

NYT opinion: For one thing, the macrodata isn’t matching the anecdata, writes Ezra Klein.

Diana Clement: How AI can and can't help you with your finances

OPINION: AI can audit your spending, build budgets and spot late-night blowouts.

Why the modern world is making us stupid - and how to protect your brain

Teleraph: We scroll and outsource our thinking, but at what cost?

AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy

Screenplays must be written by people, ruling out chatbot-generated scripts.

Kiwi kids are turning to AI chat bots for friendship | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Parenting specialist Nathan Wallis explains why AI chatbots are so dangerous for young children. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Do you trust AI to give you medical advice? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Jo Robertson and Dileepa Fonseka join Herald NOW to talk the big topics of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Apple earnings beat forecasts on iPhone 17 demand

Apple posted March-quarter revenue of $111.2b and profit of $29.6b.

Flipping the bird: Shares soar 700% as Allbirds pivots from shoes to AI chips

Green aims go out the window.

‘That wasn’t me’: How facial recognition led to a woman being jailed for 6 months

Washington Post: Kimberlee Williams didn't learn for years how she came to be accused.

Westpac says AI can outperform humans for some contact centre tasks, but will boost not replace staff

After an in-house trial, Westpac NZ takes a Microsoft system to the public.

Electricity Authority using 2005 costings to measure economic loss of power outages

The Electricity Authority admits the figure may no longer be fit for purpose.