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AI tool lets ED doctors see one more patient per shift, says Health Minister

The AI tool records consultations and drafts notes so doctors have far less typing to do.

Trump orders US Govt to stop using Anthropic after clash over military AI use

Anthropic refuses Pentagon demands for mass surveillance and killer drones.

The future of AI? Tech titan slashes 40% of workforce overnight

Shares in Block jumped as much as 27% as investors backed Jack Dorsey's AI-driven cull.

Woolworths dials back AI helper Olive after complaints about 'mum' chatter

The supermarket has now deleted the mum-themed lines after customer backlash.

As US electric bills rise, Trump says tech companies should pay more

New York Times: Data centres being built today can use as much power as a small city.

Nvidia smashes forecasts with record quarter

Nvidia's quarterly revenue jumped 73% to a record $113b, smashing forecasts.

Tauranga robotics company to supply NZ Defence Force with drones

The air, land and sea drones will be trialled by the Army and the Navy.

US defence secretary threatens to force AI firm to share tech

Pete Hegseth has warned he could invoke the Defence Production Act by the weekend.

Kiwi Chris Liddell recruited by AI giant Anthropic after it raises funds at $630b valuation, heads for possible IPO

Chris Liddell served as deputy chief of staff in Donald Trump's first presidential term.

300GB of data stolen: Napier law firm fights back after files offered online - Tech Insider

PLUS: Eroad boss quits, David Kirk scores, Judith Collins' parting gift to Rocket Lab.

Golden visa cash helps fuel $12m raise for AI fruit-scanning start-up

Hectre's AI tools have already analysed 17 billion apples and 37 billion cherries.

‘They should be underwriting it’: Publican stung by 3G switch-off bill

By the end of April all three major telcos will have fully shut down 3G.