Technology
New Zealand world leader using AI, but caution advised
Artificial intelligence can be a tool for good, but there are concerns about factors like racially-biased outcomes of algorithms, a new report says.
Govt algorithm use growing, regulation needed: study
A new report calls for an independent regulator to oversee the use of artificial intelligence by government agencies. Analysis by Internal Affairs and Statistics New Zealand last year documented 32… Audio
Facebook plans to launch 'GlobalCoin' currency in 2020
Facebook is finalising plans to launch its own crypto-currency next year. It is planning to set up a digital payments system in about a dozen countries by the first quarter of 2020.
One year on - the GDPR's unexpected benefit
Tech correspondent Mark Pesce looks at how legislation to tighten data protection in the EU has had an unexpected benefit to everybody - and what that might mean for the success of the Christchurch… Audio
Shock at new quake-prone building in Christchurch
A woman badly injured in the Christchurch earthquake is astonished a new building in the city has been found to have serious seismic flaws.
The empty new office building at 230 High Street has… Audio
Harbour Bridge cycle, walkway to cost ‘$100m plus’
New Zealand Transport Agency says it hopes to start work early next year on the long-awaited shared cycle and walkway across Auckland's Harbour Bridge. Reporter Jordan Bond sat down with the agency's… Video, Audio
Engineering firms identify serious risks with new Chch building
Christchurch City Council is insisting a building found to have serious seismic flaws poses no immediate risk to the public. But the future of the new High Street block remains unclear, after three… Video, Audio
No change for customers in NZ after Google crackdown - Huawei
Confusion reigns over the future of Huawei phones in New Zealand.
Google has announced it will limit the software services it provides Huawei after a White House order last week that restricted the… Audio
Kinley Salmon: Debunking the "robocalypse"
With all the talk of artificial intelligence and machine learning - does the technological revolution really mean that robots are knocking on the door to take many of our jobs? New Zealand economist… Audio
Huawei's Android loss: How it affects you
Google has blocked Chinese phone maker Huawei from some updates to the Android operating system. The BBC's Leo Kelion looks at how this will affect users with existing Huawei handsets.
Google suspends business with Huawei
Google has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware, software and technical services, a blow to the Chinese technology company that the US government has sought to…
Technology impacting on modern museums and galleries
In the world of museums, libraries and galleries these days, we're regularly reminded we have to keep up with current trends. And that means harnessing technology to attract audiences, to keep them -… Audio
Rob McCallum: The Kiwi who led the voyage to the deepest part of the ocean
New Zealander Rob McCallum led the team behind American Victor Vescovo's record breaking descent to the bottom of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. Audio
Will Browne: The moral and social consequences of A.I.
Victoria University associate professor Will Browne's part of the line up for Techweek 2019 debating what the future might hold in terms of automation, computers and machines in our lives. Audio
Christchurch Call and response
The Christchurch Call now has international backing, but a prominent media freedom advocate in the US tells Mediawatch there could be unintended consequences for the media and journalists. Audio
Christchurch Call and response
The Christchurch Call now has international backing, but a prominent media freedom advocate in the US tells Mediawatch there could be unintended consequences for the media and journalists.
Audio'13 Minutes to the Moon': the moon landing reconsidered
Almost 50 years ago, in July 1969, the US astronauts Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong went to the Moon on Apollo 11 and then all safely came back to Earth again. A new BBC series called… Audio
Douglas Coupland: I miss my pre-internet brain
Douglas Coupland sometimes misses the time before the dawn of the internet, but says once you get addicted to any increased level of speed of information you can never go backwards. Mixing the bizarre… Audio
Tech companies under pressure after Christchurch call
A technology reporter for the New York Times says tech giants are now under pressure to act against people using their platforms to spread terrorist content, after committing to the Christchurch Call… Audio
CHCH Call - what now?
A meeting overnight in Paris oversaw all the major tech companies sign-up to a first of its kind agreement, the Christchurch Call. The summit was initiated by the New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern and… Audio
