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Government’s AI strategy criticised for lack of detail, timelines, deliverables, funding

Critics say the strategy lacks timelines, deliverables and measurable goals.

A 60s-flavoured band blew up on Spotify. They are not actually real.

The Velvet Sundown has confirmed that its viral success is powered by AI.

$30 billion blast-off: Why Rocket Lab just hit an all-time high

Recent US political developments impact Rocket Lab, Infratil and Allbirds.

Tech Insider: UK tells retailers to use NZ’s Auror crime-fighting software

PLUS: Medtech projected to earn $3.8b a year by 2028.

Influencing without influencers - firms get staffers to star in lo-fi content

New York Times: It is part of a growing shift in social media marketing.

Videos make pay day routines everybody’s business

New York Times: TikTok and Instagram videos outline what people earn, where dollars go.

Tech Insider: Consumer NZ wants 3G phone refund; Council on Amazon site pause

Plus: Government names AI advisory panel. AWS NZ exec flips to opposition.

Is AI rewiring our minds? Scientists probe cognitive cost of chatbots

MIT study finds ChatGPT users show lower brain engagement in writing tasks.

AI agents resort to blackmail, worse when under threat

"Open the server room doors, Claude."

Canterbury's aerospace plan aims for $1b industry, 1500 jobs by 2035

Canterbury aims to quadruple its aerospace value to over $1 billion annually by 2035.

'It blows my mind': Roblox game smashes records, captures young fans

New York Times: About 35% of Grow a Garden's players are under 13.

Xero to acquire US platform Melio in $4.1b deal

Accounting software firm Xero plans to buy Melio for US$2.5b.

Air NZ tech boss tipped for top job, Amazon’s huge Auckland construction site silent, Chorus’ multi-billion rural grab, more DIA cuts - Tech Insider

Could Air NZ be following a previous path in finding its new CEO?

AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag

New Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.