Technology
NZs first AI ad agency set to launch
AI is an increasingly hot topic as the technology develops.
There's been criticism and excitement at the way tools such as ChatGPT and Midjourney can be used to write essays or documents, and create… Audio
Council's CCTV aids arrests of four young people after ram raid, robbery
Police were alerted to a late night ram raid at a Hamilton business - spotted by those monitoring the council's CCTV system.
Canadian bidder denies it plans to improve on ERoads takeover offer
The potential bidder for transport software company ERoad has quashed speculation it is about to raise its takeover price.
National promises changes on GE laws - which sectors might move first in response?
National is promising to change the longstanding GE laws if it becomes the government, so which sectors might move first in response? Audio
X marks the spot - Musk abolishes Twitter logo, name next
Elon Musk and Twitter Chief Executive Officer Linda Yaccarino unveiled a logo for the social media platform that featured a white "X" on a black background as a replacement for the familiar blue bird…
The future of money is digital – but NZ needs a careful framework to prevent the pitfalls of cryptocurrency
Analysis - New Zealand's central bank is preparing for a future that includes the mainstream use of cryptocurrency.
Elon Musk: Time to say goodbye to Twitter logo
Twitter owner Elon Musk has said he wants to get rid of the Twitter bird logo, and replace it with an "X".
Survey shows NZ'ers wary over gene edited crops
New research shows consumers are still hesitant to support genetic modification and gene editing in New Zealand as the debate reenters the political agenda. Audio
What now for ChatGPT and AI in business? Assoc. Prof. Elsamari Botha has some answers
Assoc. Prof. Elsamari Botha looks at how AI, and language models like ChatGPT, have the potential to revolutionise the way businesses operate, at Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Audio
Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US
It follows a number of warnings about the capabilities of the technology.
New Zealand launches Aerospace Strategy
New Zealand is unlikely to send people to space any time soon, but the strategy will help support the aerospace sector's continued development, MBIE says. Audio
US Second Gentleman meets with Jacinda Ardern on Christchurch Call
Former PM Jacinda Ardern was met with the Second Gentleman of the United States in Auckland today as part of a roundtable discussion for the Christchurch Call.
Undercurrent: RNZ doco series on disinformation launches
MPs and experts are sounding the alarm about the impact of disinformation on the upcoming election.
They've spoken to RNZ for Undercurrent, a new series on mis and disinformation by Susie Ferguson… Audio
Inside the nuclear fusion reactor ITER
Nuclear fusion is a holy grail for researchers seeking clean energy. This week we head to the south of France with ABC science journalist Carl Smith in this episode from the Strange Frontiers… Audio
Inside the nuclear fusion reactor ITER
Nuclear fusion is a holy grail for researchers seeking clean energy. This week we head to the south of France with ABC science journalist Carl Smith in this episode from the Strange Frontiers…
AudioApple's new voice replicator can bypass bank voice authentication, user finds
A technology commentator predicts banks will start bringing in extra security measures ahead of new voice replication technology on iPhones. Audio
Apple's new voice replicator can bypass bank voice authentication
A new accessibility tool set to roll out across Apple devices can replicate a user's voice with enough accuracy to bypass banking recognition systems. Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today Dan talks to Jesse about the different types of scams that are being tried all around the world and how to avoid falling victim to them. Audio
Online trolls? They aren’t really so bad, according to Prof. Ekant Veer
Professor of Marketing Ekant Veer argues that online 'trolling' need not be a form of bullying, but something playful which is also good for society. From Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Audio
Australia puts big tech under more pressure
These days the platforms that pump news round the internet make more money out of it than the media who make it. In Australia they’ve done deals to ensure the media get more. Now the government also… Video, Audio