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How bad are AI delusions? We asked people treating them

New York Times: Doctors say chatbots have led patients to psychosis and isolation.

Pope warns men against 'AI girlfriends' and loss of real human connection

The Pope urges guiding digital innovation while defending real human bonds.

Microsoft pledged to save water. In the AI era, it expects water use to soar

New York Times: Microsoft AI data centres to drive huge surge in global water use.

Apple earnings soar as China iPhone sales surge

Apple devices in active use worldwide now exceed 2.5 billion.

Fake hot spring sends tourists flocking to non-existent Tasmanian paradise

Expert Anne Hardy says 90% of ChatGPT travel itineraries contain errors.

US stocks dip as Meta surges while Microsoft slumps

Meta shares leapt about 8% as strong earnings backed its AI strategy.

Online platforms offer filtering to fight 'AI slop'

Pinterest and TikTok now let users filter out AI-made photos and videos.

Amazon to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide

Office roles face the bulk of about 30,000 cuts, not warehouse staff.

Dunedin to lose 3G tomorrow as One NZ begins shutdown

Many devices beyond phones rely on 3G. 2degrees' shutdown already underway.

Five ways the ManageMyHealth breach could have been avoided

Experts flag weak law, tech and oversight.

AI 'Bush Legend' wildlife star fronted by fake Aboriginal man based in New Zealand

The AI 'Bush Legend' account has more than 211,000 followers online.

OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT

Adverts will first appear in the United States for free and lower-tier users.