Technology
Development of AI fakes speeding up
Artificial Intelligence is developing at such speed it can now fake just about anyone from the digital breadcrumbs we leave behind us. New Zealand tech players have been discussing how much choice you… Audio
Why writer and entrepreneur Derek Sivers made Aotearoa his home
American polymath Derek Sivers gets a "deep sense of happiness and identity" from his New Zealand passport. Audio
You're emitting carbon just by reading this headline - here's what you can do to reduce it
If digital technology were a country, it'd be the third-biggest energy consumer behind China and the US.
Elon Musk unveils new Twitter CEO
The controversial billionaire has named a new chief executive of Twitter, just over six months after his controversial takeover
Regional towns the big winners in government's 5G deal
The government says contracts it is signing with the country's three major telecommunications network operators today will speed up the rollout of 5G to regional towns.
Elon Musk hires new Twitter CEO, says 'she' will start in six weeks
Musk will step aside and take on the executive chairman and chief technology officer roles.
Spark to boost investment in rural networks as part of mobile spectrum deal
The telecommunications company says it plans to expand 5G connectivity to all towns with a population of more than 1,500 people by the end of June 2026.
ChatGPT could help bust 'contract cheating'
Analysis - Educational institutions trying to safeguard academic integrity could be looking in the wrong direction by banning generative AI.
Technology: Aussie tech spend-up, big week for NZ
Tech commentator Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to talk about the significant spend included in this week's Australian federal Budget. Could Prime Minister Chris Hipkins pledge to make next week's New… Audio
A 'game changer' in Parkinson's research
New Zealand scientists are celebrating a major advancement in Parkinson's research, which is hoped will improve the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, and even stop full-blown symptoms developing… Audio
'White hat' NZ hackers reveal security holes in top software
A New Zealand cyber security consultancy firm has uncovered major flaws in a widely used business software.
Machine uses GPT to decode what you're thinking
The inventor of a groundbreaking new brain-computer interface is more concerned about corporations abusing the technology than dictators. Audio
AI could transform health care - but we must first face risk of algorithmic bias
Opinion - What do we need in Aotearoa New Zealand to ensure the safe implementation of AI in medical care?
US regulator: Facebook, Instagram putting 'young users at risk'
The top US data privacy regulator has accused Meta, the firm that owns Facebook and Instagram, of not putting proper parental controls in place.
AI decoder can 'read' people's minds
Neuroscientists in the US have taken an unnerving step towards reading people's minds. Neuroscientist Alexander Huth talks to Jesse. Audio
Technology: Google DeepMind merger, LLM food
Tech correspondent Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to look at the merger of two of Alphabet's big AI teams: Google Brain and DeepMind. Can both put past differences aside to work well together? It comes as… Audio
Technology historian Dr Jonnie Penn
Every day seems to bring a new headline about artificial intelligence. Some are good, but many raise concerns about the impact of developments in the technology. This week the so-called "godfather of… Audio
Calls for revenge porn laws to keep up with changing technology
A sexual violence victims advocate says a court ruling which gives a woman at the centre of a revenge porn case support from ACC, demonstrates the delays in legislation to keep up with technology.
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Tech Tuesday with Paul Brislen
For today's Tech Tuesday it's all about the latest in the telco world. CEO of the Telecommunications Forum Paul Brislen talks to Jesse about One NZ's deal with Starlink and satellites and what it… Audio
Are online apps helpful for mental health support?
People who are after a little extra mental health support are increasingly turning to their devices for help. Hundreds of phone apps are now available, promising to help alleviate feelings of anxiety… Audio
