PremiumPremiumBusinessAI is getting more powerful, but its hallucinations are getting worseNew York Times: New wave of 'reasoning' systems producing incorrect info more often.17 May 07:00 PM
TechnologySpark confirms jobs will go as it outsources to AI, networking partnerRestructure comes on top of contract to outsource roles to Infosys.16 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: School leaders deal with social media's harm every Monday morningOPINION: Schools report increased anxiety and insomnia from social media use.14 May 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskWarning that NZ is missing the digital busOur podcast highlights a need for urgent reform in tech vocational training.14 May 04:59 PM
PoliticsGovt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaulBarry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.14 May 04:34 AM
WorldSaudis invest big in US weapons, AI as Trump basks in welcomeSaudis would buy US$142b in weapons in what is described as the largest-ever weapons deal.13 May 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTim McCready: AI levelling the investment fieldOPINION: Artificial intelligence could help democratise investing.13 May 05:00 PM
TravelWhy passports could be on the way out - and other ways travel is innovating Soon, every part of the check-in process for a flight could be digitised. 12 May 06:00 PM
WorldWatch: AI video of road rage victim used in court, killer gets max sentenceWoman used AI to create a victim impact statement of her deceased brother.09 May 07:23 AM
WorldGoogle shares plunge 7% as Apple exec cites AI competitionShares in Alphabet fell over 7% after Apple exec testified in court.07 May 06:37 PM
BusinessAI could make crashes worse, amplify herd behaviour: Reserve BankOne expert says the report doesn't go far enough, another says it overplays the risks.05 May 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Frightening' surge in NZ sextortion with young people targetedA Netsafe spokesman said there may now be 'call-centre type sextortion operations'.04 May 05:55 PM
New Zealand'Not a lot of clarity': AI policy guidance divides education sectorThe Education Minister doesn't believe the Ministry is giving great guidance.04 May 05:00 PM
WorldTrump posts spoof picture of himself dressed as PopeThe US President joked about being the next Pope before the conclave on May 7. 03 May 06:56 AM
WorldAI book thieves rewrite Holocaust survivor's memoir for profitRenee Salt's memoir was manipulated and sold on Amazon for $20.02 May 04:39 AM
LifestyleHow one viral trend created the internet as we know itThe Ice Bucket Challenge is back for mental health awareness.30 Apr 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNZ fogcaster start-up signs deal with British Airways subsidiaryA Kiwi inks a new deal as she aims to cut hassles fog inflicts on passengers and pilots.30 Apr 04:00 AM
LifestyleHow AI is changing the way people with autism understand social dynamicsAutistic Translator claims to help some people make sense of their social mishaps.29 Apr 08:27 AM
WorldUS House passes bill targeting non-consensual AI-generated imagesThe bill aims to address the misuse of intimate imagery, including AI deepfakes.29 Apr 06:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWorkplace of the future: How humans and digital colleagues will work togetherBusinesses face a new reality, says Microsoft boss.29 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingSecret weapon: How robots are transforming China's trade strategyNew York Times: Inside China's automation revolution and its global implications.26 Apr 09:00 PM
LifestyleCan AI therapy still give you the support you need? Clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire joined The Little Things. 25 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandCould you spot a political deepfake? The warning from across the TasmanAn Australian senator says there are no laws against them, leaving politicians exposed.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionI'm a longevity expert. Here's how the new science of ageing can predict your futureNew York Times: A new era of medical care is upon us, writes Dr Eric Topol. 22 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Legal risks soar as AI enters the courtroomAI tools risk breaching privacy by using sensitive, suppressed information.20 Apr 12:00 AM
WorldWatch: Robots race humans in world's first half-marathonEnthusiastic onlookers cheered, saying 'it was quite a breathtaking experience'.19 Apr 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: The AI tools transforming your financial decisionsOPINION: AI can help analyse budgets and investments without needing tech skills.19 Apr 09:00 PM
TechnologyJob hunters facing fraud, AI-powered deepfake video interviewsMore than one million 'bots' blocked every hour.17 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket close: NZ stocks weather two earnings downgrades to end firm New Zealand stocks ended strongly, despite earnings downgrades and offshore trends. 16 Apr 06:16 AM
BusinessNZ businesses struggling to see returns from their AI spend - the factors holding them backMany NZ firms see marginal gains from AI despite heavy investment.16 Apr 02:10 AM
BusinessMany public servants using AI off their own bat, but few trained - experts raise red flagsA DIY free-for-all. Government says more training and an advisory panel are on the way.15 Apr 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTrump’s trade war casts a shadow on America’s AI boomAggressive tariffs threaten to undermine Silicon Valley’s work on the crucial technology.13 Apr 10:18 PM
New ZealandHow AI's latest advancements could reshape creative professionsUpdates mean AI can now replicate Studio Ghibli's anime art style convincingly.13 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessDouglas Pharmaceuticals installs AI-driven robots, faces up to tariff threatFour times faster than the humans.11 Apr 01:20 AM
