Technology
Tech Tuesday: The arrest of ‘Russia’s Zuckerberg’, Pavel Durov
Tim Batt is in studio to look at the biggest story in tech right now: the arrest of Telegram's CEO. Audio
What machines can learn from the dung beetle
In 2013, researchers discovered that the humble dung beetle was using the Milky Way as a navigational guide to roll its signature balls of dung. Now, engineers in Australia have been taking notes. Audio
The Panel with Jennie Moreton & Simon Pound (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Jennie Moreton & Simon Pound discuss how AI might be preventing you from getting a job. It's not how you think! And how the countries best tennis… Audio
Kai's Education recognised as a top 50 EdTech startup
Less than five years after launching, Kai's Education has been recognised as one of the top 50 Ed-Tech startups in New Zealand and Australia by HolonIQ. The company crafts 'mixed reality robots' that… Audio
Telegram messaging app CEO arrested in France - reports
Telegram is influential in Russia and Ukraine, and a source of unfiltered - and sometimes graphic and misleading - information.
Islamic State supporters turn to AI to bolster online support
Experts say groups like IS and far-right movements are increasingly using AI online and testing the social media platforms' safety controls.
Why internet searches are serving up 'AI slop'
AI-generated gibberish is taking over the internet - unwanted and unloved, but unstoppable? Audio
Danyl McLauchlan: Why internet searches are serving up "AI slop"
Many of us are concerned about the harm that might result from AI being too smart, but Danyl McLauchlan thinks it's worth considering the damage caused by AI being not smart enough. Audio
American company announces deal to fly to space from Canterbury
The first of several test flights is set for November from the new runway in Kaitorete Spit.
Govt to scale back national aerospace centre
Work on setting up an international spaceport at country's best site for launching rockets, is in strife. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Technology: Starlink's rural impact, dating apps dive, Snoo sub fury
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about the latest Telecommunications Monitoring Report and the many gaps between urban and rural areas. Audio
ACC sees benefits in using AI amid staff cuts
The Accident Compensation Corporation has had 300 users testing Microsoft's Copilot AI since January.
After nearly 30 years, the government is ditching strict GMO rules
The government announced a reversal to laws that effectively banned gene modification technology in New Zealand. Proponents of the change say it will save lives Audio
The role of semiconductors in modern-day life
What exactly is a semiconductor? Why is Taiwan such a huge player in this market? And are semiconductors emerging as a new frontier of geopolitical tension? Audio
Feature interview: D. Graham Burnett
Every day, every time you switch from reading an email to checking a text to scrolling social media, the attention economy is mining your data for information that can be bought and sold. It is a form… Audio
Tech Tuesday: fix your phone yourself
What if phone companies were forced to repair your smartphone? Audio
NZ Police finally has facial recognition policy - but is it strict enough?
It says there must be a delay between gathering the footage and analysing it, as the risks of live facial recognition "outweigh the potential benefits". Audio
Open banking gets closer
The new wave of open banking takes a step forward this week with the release of two Commerce Commission decisions Audio
AI could impact music creators' incomes: Report
New research says Artificial Intelligence could see music creators' revenues drop up to 23 percent by 2028 - risking over $500 million in losses across New Zealand and Australia. APRA head of… Audio
AI to deal $570m blow to Australasian music industry
While artists are increasingly using AI in their work, four in five are worried the technology will stop them from earning a living, study shows.
