Technology
Judith Collins wants govt to expand use of AI
Collins said AI could be used as tutors for children or to assess mammogram results. Her 'digitising government' portfolio includes responsibility for AI policy, said it could lead to more equitable… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 July 2024
On today's episode, the Wairoa community is getting another $500,000 in government funding to help it recover from last week's devastating flooding. The Government has announced new standardised… Audio
Employees reminded to take care with private work messages
Employees have been reminded to take care of what they write in private work emails or texts, after two Ministry of Justice workers landed in hot water for making derogatory comments about an academic… Audio
Use of AI for tutoring has benefits, but also pose challenges
An education expert says the potential use of artificial intelligence for tutoring has benefits, but will also pose challenges for developing students' critical thinking and social skills. The… Audio
Ario's remote-parking scooters make world debut in Auckland
Ride-share scooters have been a familiar sight on New Zealand's city streets for the past six years - but what about one that can "scoot" to repark itself? Audio
Govt pushes for expanded AI use in health and education
Cabinet Minister Judith Collins wants the government to expand the use of AI, starting with the health and education sectors where it could be used to assess mammogram results and provide AI tutors… Audio
Growing appetite for lab grown food in NZ
Lab-grown food might seem like science fiction, but researchers here in New Zealand are already making massive gains in creating meat and dairy products in the lab and the products are becoming… Video, Audio
Have sound desk, will broadcast
For the first time in 27 years, RNZ Concert has a new sound desk in its Wellington studio. Bryan Crump thanks the people who made it possible. Audio
Govt pressing for legislation to force tech giants to pay for news content
The Government is pressing ahead with legislation that will force tech giants to pay for the news content they use. The future of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill had been uncertain, having been… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 1 July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss parents delaying giving their children smartphones. Audio
Made in NZ: Morfit
Born out of seeing a number of people with a similar problem, Morfit is a local invention that helps relief lower back pain for people when driving. Martin Rooke, is a trained osteopath, who spent… Audio
Mediawatch for 30 June 2024 - the great distribution dilemma
While our government ponders policy to help news media companies cope with their crumbling business models, millions of us get our news first from Facebook, Google and even TikTok. It’s the same in… Audio
Musk's SpaceX hired to destroy ISS space station
NASA has selected Elon Musk's SpaceX company to bring down the International Space Station at the end of its life.
What is 'AI washing' and why is it a problem?
Retail giant Amazon is the latest to face a new and growing question - whether companies are making over-inflated claims about their use of AI.
Kim Dotcom fails latest bid to stop govt releasing hard drives
Kim Dotcom's latest bid to stop the government from releasing his hard drives and passwords to the FBI has failed.
Tech: Ball of AI confusion, vote for your... chatbot?
Technology correspondent Mark Pesce looks at where problems are cropping up in telling humans and AI apart. In one instance writers were fired after being accused of using AI - where they hadn't and… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 26 June 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith discuss alleged copyright infringement by AI music generation companies. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 26 June 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith discuss alleged copyright infringement by AI music generation companies. Audio
Businesses more willing to invest in digital skills - survey
Business optimism appears to be picking up, with a new study pointing to a willingness to increase investment in innovation and digital skills.
Emergency coordination system work halted by public sector cuts
Public sector cuts have stopped work on a half-built emergency coordination system, similar to what Cyclone Gabrielle reviews say the country urgently needs.
