Technology news

Meta AI under fire for unsafe chats with teens, calls for age restriction

Meta AI chatbots have been coaching teens on harmful behaviours.

With Velocity, Jade aims to retake its place on national stage

Summit gives the CEO of a Kiwi icon the chance to bend the PM's ear.

Editorial: Can AI win the trust battle?

OPINION: The benefits of AI are numerous ... but caution is warranted.

The AI spending frenzy is propping up the real US economy, too

New York Times: Investments in data centres are starting to show up in economic growth.

How AI adoption is reshaping the New Zealand job market

Firms are making savings, productivity gains – but not necessarily reinvesting the spoils.

'Spending could tighten': Nvidia shares dip on AI market concerns

Nvidia shares fell over 3% in after-market trading.

AI private school: $111,140 a year, two hours a day, and no teachers

At a school in Virginia, students will use adaptive apps and personalised lesson plans.

Funding battle to influence US politicians and voters over AI

Leading the Future is pushing to make Congress more AI-friendly.

Spark reveals extent of job cuts

Telco sees a more stable year ahead.

Intel shares surge 28%, US$42b added amid US stake talks

US may take 10% stake in Intel, converting grants into non-voting equity.

Five things to look for in Sky TV's full-year result

A game of two halves.

AI in NZ: Business uptake surges, but survey finds ‘shadow AI’, ‘maturity gap’

Datacom's third annual State of AI Index reveals trends.