This September 6, 2012, file photo, shows the Amazon logo.

Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs as AI spending accelerates

Chief executive Andy Jassy said that he anticipated generative AI would reduce Amazon’s corporate workforce in the next few years.

Wed, Oct 29

The OpenAI logo appears on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen with random binary data in 2023.

OpenAI launches web browser to compete with Google Chrome

Making itself a gateway to online searches could allow OpenAI, the world's most valuable start-up, to pull in more internet traffic.

Wed, Oct 22

Some Kiwi brands which are no more.

The reasons GrabOne and some other Kiwi brands have struggled

Marketing expert Bodo Lang identifies key factors that may be putting local companies under pressure.

Sun, Oct 19

Experts say the material is now spreading across mainstream social media, chat forums, and search platforms. 

Surge in AI-generated child abuse images raises alarm over NZ laws

Global watchdogs have recorded an explosion in AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

Fri, Oct 17

Business and stock exchange data.

Could an AI bubble crash the stockmarket?

AI hype has just shaken up the world’s rich list. What if the boom is really a bubble?

Mon, Sep 15

The nuclear power plant Temelin, in the Czech Republic

Dissolving the nuclear taboo would benefit NZ hugely – but do we have the guts?

OPINION: The AI future will require massive amounts of power and embracing nuclear energy is an obvious, clean solution that could boost the NZ economy for generations.

Tue, Aug 19

Older workers may fear AI, but age could give an advantage

Older workers may fear AI, but age could give an advantage

The assumption that youth is a built-in advantage when it comes to AI might not actually hold.

Sat, Aug 9

July 2025
Musk's AI chatbot Grok echoes views of its billionaire creator

Musk's AI chatbot Grok echoes views of its billionaire creator

The unusual behavior of Grok 4, the AI model that Musk's company xAI released late Wednesday, has surprised some experts.

Sat, Jul 12

May 2025
Alex Liang (left) and Ben Lawrence (right) display their winning apps.

Two Kiwi students shine in Apple's global coding competition

The pair's work focused on meteors and personal finance respectively.

Thu, May 29

April 2025
People are increasingly using AI tools to help them score jobs.

Applying for jobs? Don't assume an AI bot will write your winning CV

AI is now widely used in the recruitment process, but some experts say 'being human' is the key to setting yourself apart.

Sun, Apr 13

August 2024
While there are risks in adopting it too quickly, the Technology Minister says the bigger danger is not using AI.

Investing in AI could lead to increased productivity in key sectors

Auckland firm Toku Eyes is already using artificial intelligence for better health outcomes.

August 19, 2024

July 2024
A new laser-weeding system called Map and Zap which uses artificial intelligence to identify unwanted weeds and kill them instantly.

AI tech used to identify, kill weeds with lasers in successful trials

Map and Zap founder said he hopes the technology will reduce reliance on harmful chemicals as weed management.

July 26, 2024

Experts say an "artificial intelligence twin" could contribute to online meetings and video calls for humans within several years.

AI avatars 'not quite ready' to speak for you in work meetings

Experts say an "artificial intelligence twin" could contribute to online meetings and video calls for humans within several years.

July 19, 2024

June 2024
AI can heighten biases in recruitment, a new study has found

Robots reading your résumé? The problem with using AI in job recruitment

Analysis: Biases in AI-driven recruitment can be stumbling blocks to an inclusive and fair hiring system, a new study suggests.

June 11, 2024