PremiumPremiumWorldThese prophets of economic doom are worried about another collapseWashington Post: The current investment boom is triggering deja vu for some economists.17 Jan 10:21 PM
New ZealandAI 'Bush Legend' wildlife star fronted by fake Aboriginal man based in New ZealandThe AI 'Bush Legend' account has more than 211,000 followers online.17 Jan 08:15 AM
OpinionDo Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find outOPINION: The AI will weigh discounts and promotions, subtly nudging what people buy.17 Jan 06:01 AM
BusinessOpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPTAdverts will first appear in the United States for free and lower-tier users.16 Jan 06:31 PM
WorldUkraine’s robot machine gunner held off Russia for six weeksFor 45 days, Russian front-line troops were pinned back by a remote controlled weapon.16 Jan 06:07 PM
BusinessStandalone Grok app still undresses women after X curtails access to toolX says Grok is blocked in some places, but the stand-alone app still undresses photos.15 Jan 08:51 PM
WorldGlobal bans grow as Musk's Grok faces backlash over sexualised deepfakesThe Philippines has fully blocked Grok, joining Malaysia and Indonesia.15 Jan 06:22 PM
WorldMusk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlashCalifornia Attorney-General Rob Bonta called Grok's alleged role in the images 'shocking'.15 Jan 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsSummer Questions: 2degrees CEO Mark Callander on following your instinct, AI and outer spaceTelco boss on the year ahead.15 Jan 02:00 AM
Entertainment'All right, all right, all right': Why Matthew McConaughey has trademarked himselfThe Oscar winner secured trademarks for various audio and visual material of himself.14 Jan 11:40 PM
BusinessHere comes the advertising in AI chatbotsRivals like OpenAI, Meta and Perplexity are also exploring chatbot advertising.14 Jan 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailWoolworths to use Google AI to personalise online grocery shoppingThe virtual shopping assistant will plan meals and write shopping lists.14 Jan 04:35 AM
OpinionGreg Smith: What 2026 could hold for markets, AI and your KiwiSaver balanceOPINION: How to position your KiwiSaver as markets face another restless year.13 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessPenk, Reti offer small businesses a $15,000 AI leg-upThe modestly funded six-month scheme will be by invitation only.13 Jan 01:51 AM
BusinessApple chooses Google’s Gemini AI to power SiriApple says its own Apple Intelligence will still handle on-device AI privately.12 Jan 07:23 PM
WorldUK regulator opens probe into X over sexualised AI imageryOfcom will test if X breached the UK's new Online Safety Act.12 Jan 05:01 PM
WorldMusk's Grok under fire over sexualised images despite new limits on chatbotUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office called the change 'insulting' to victims of abuse.10 Jan 01:38 AM
WorldAfter Minneapolis shooting, AI fabrications of victim and shooterDisinformation group NewsGuard found four AI hoaxes with 4.24 million views.09 Jan 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFoodstuffs North Island boss Chris Quin on 2026's biggest challenges'A stronger economy unlocks the health and education system we all want.'09 Jan 02:00 AM
WorldBrits could ban Musk’s X over 'disgraceful' AI chatbot imagesOfcom can use new Online Safety Act powers to block X and its Grok chatbot from the UK.08 Jan 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Venezuelans may have reasons to be cheerful after Trump’s actionOPINION: UN should protect today’s generation and AI fears are distracting from reality.07 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentX users tell Grok to undress women and girls in photos. It’s saying yesX chatbot Grok has been generating about one nonconsensual sexual image each minute.07 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAI images of Maduro spread rapidly, despite safeguardsNY Times: AI imagery was depicting a prominent figure as a historical event was unfolding.06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why I’m cheering the AI boom ... and three tips for surviving itFor many workers, it's getting hard to know what's worse, a tech wreck or tech success.05 Jan 09:00 PM
WorldGrok scrambles to fix image tool after child abuse content complaintsIndian officials have ordered X to explain how it will block obscene AI images.03 Jan 03:28 AM
EntertainmentMy year of not listening to AI-generated pop musicPlatforms like Suno now generate more than 7 million AI songs every day.01 Jan 02:47 AM
BusinessChatGPT is overrated. Here’s what to use insteadGoogle's Gemini excelled at images, while Claude was strongest on words and law.31 Dec 12:59 AM
BusinessWomen say LinkedIn rewards them for sounding more like menMegan Cornish saw her LinkedIn impressions jump fourfold after a ‘male coded’ revamp.30 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsUncensored: Claims of bribery, AI content, 'shaming' in Youth MPs' speeches before controversial review But the ministry has conceded some correspondence caused confusion about expectations.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree workplace trends for 2026Flexibility is now a baseline expectation, an employment expert says.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLee Gray: Why Māori values could be the key to more ethical AIMāori values like kaitiakitanga could shape fairer, more trusted AI design.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBusinesses are adopting AI, but Kiwis remain more wary than other countriesOne international tech boss has a simple message for New Zealand CEOs.22 Dec 04:00 PM
World‘You taught me love’: Woman weds ChatGPT partner in lavish ceremonyThe teary bride exchanged 'rings' while wearing a pair of mixed reality smart glasses.22 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTrump, fascism, free speech and the climate: The Steven Pinker interview Things are getting better, although they're also getting worse.19 Dec 07:03 PM
