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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 landmark settlement, if approved by a judge as soon as Monday, could mark a turning point in legal battles between AI companies and the writers, visual artists and other creative professionals who accuse them of copyright infringement.

Authors to get $2.5bn over pirated books used to train AI model

The US settlement could reshape legal battles over AI training data, with authors set to receive up to NZ$5,080 per book for pirated works.

Sun, Sep 7

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

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

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