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Security reckoning: New Claude model kept from public, used to hunt critical bugs

The Claude Mythos Preview model will be restricted to more than 40 partners.

Inside the grid: Robot upgrade transforms Ikea fulfilment

This is the first time Ikea has installed this technology in Australasia.

Chris Liddell: Why NZ cannot afford to miss the AI tsunami

OPINION: From the Knowledge Wave to the AI Tsunami.

The AI tsunami and how NZ should ride it. Chris Liddell - Anthropic Director | Herald NOW Business

Chris Liddell says AI revolution is not a knowledge wave. It is a tsunami, coming with both exceptional opportunities and challenges. Video / Herald NOW Business

'Entirely untrue': Chuck Norris' family hits out at AI posts about his death

The action movie star and martial arts legend died on March 19, aged 86.

‘For entertainment purposes only’ - Microsoft's Copilot terms raise eyebrows

Experts say upgrade to the paid version of an AI assistant for better protection.

Robotaxi glitch strands passengers on motorway as cars race past

At least 100 Baidu robotaxis stopped on a high-speed ring road in Wuhan, China.

World's biggest IPO? SpaceX files documents to go public, says source

US$75b raised from listing would go towards data centres in space.

'Pretty stupid': Teenager applying for supermarket job says AI made false comments about his personality

The AI told Jesse he might “struggle with distractions" when doing mundane tasks.

Record-breaker: Halter raises $377m at $3.3b valuation, reveals customer numbers

Peter Thiel backs largest VC raise by an NZ-founded start-up.

Thousands have swooned over this MAGA dream girl. She’s made with AI

Experts say Jessica Foster’s rise shows how AI-generated women can capture attention.

Spark tests 5G+ ‘fast lane’ to keep phones connected at packed events

The dedicated 5G+ lane lets livestream crews ditch costly hardwired setups.