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Facial recognition technology and the blurred lines of the law
Law enforcement organisations all over the world are tapping into increasingly sophisticated facial recognition tech - but the regulations on how it can be used are vague. Audio
Facial recognition technology and the blurred lines of the law
Law enforcement organisations all over the world are tapping into increasingly sophisticated facial recognition tech - but the regulations on how it can be used are vague.
AudioMayor laments Facebook becoming a place of toxic conspiracies
Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker, steps back from using Facebook as she sees it has become a toxic free for all. She talks to The Panel about the social media platform's descent into a place where… Audio
Denise Garland's podcast selects
RNZ's Denise Garland reviews Ologies, a weekly science series by Alie Ward, and Night Driver, a crime investigation series from The Australian's Hedley Thomas. Audio
Publicly-listed companies face cyber attacks
The target for cyber attacks has shifted from the New Zealand stock exchange to the companies listed on it.
Domestic violence survivor calls for dating apps to check users' histories for violent offences
It started so well. The man Dr Angela Jay met on Tinder in Sydney was charming, attentive and made her feel special. It would end when the man she had only dated a few weeks attacked her in her own… Audio
TikTok and WeChat: US to ban app downloads in 48 hours
The ban on downloading the apps in the US takes effect on Sunday unless President Trump intervenes.
American academic speaks out about massive data leak
The personal details of 2.4 million people around the world - including 800 New Zealanders - have been collected by a Chinese company linked to Beijing's intelligence networks.
The information was… Audio
Zhenhua database: Why Chinese firm targeting the influential?
Zhenhua Data has collected information on 2.4 million people around the world - including 730 New Zealanders. Canberra-based cybersecurity firm Internet 2.0 received the leaked files, and Kathryn… Audio
Censor praises Netflix for response to use of mosque attack footage
An increased age rating and a warning have been placed on a new Netflix documentary showing brief clips of the Christchurch mosque terror attacks.
David Farrier on 'red-pilling' and Covid-19 conspiracies
We speak to journalist and filmmaker David Farrier about how quickly someone can change their thinking about conspiracy theories. Audio
Russia, China and Iran hackers target Trump and Biden, Microsoft says
Hackers with ties to Russia, China and Iran are attempting to spy on people connected to the US 2020 presidential election, Microsoft says.
Katy Atkin's podcast picks
Katy Atkin reviews Billionaire Boys Club and Once Upon a Time in the Valley. Audio
Warning to parents after distressing video circulates on TikTok
Parents and caregivers are being urged to keep their children off social media after footage of a man dying by suicide went viral on TikTok.
The social media platform has been attempting to remove… Audio
Warning after disturbing content circulates on social media
Netsafe is issuing warnings to schools and parents after a disturbing video was shared on social media.
Cyberattack hits Alexandra Blossom Festival
A Central Otago district councillor has been left scrambling to salvage New Zealand's longest-running festival following a viral cyberattack.
The West Coast is next on the Wikipedian's mission
Former Wikipedian at large, Mike Dickison, has revived his role as roving Wiki editor to make sure the West Coast is represented accurately and in full in the online encyclopedia. He speaks to Jesse… Audio
DDoS attacks in NZ not surprising, but should go away soon - cybersecurity expert
The New Zealand stock exchange suffered trading halts last week, as five days of distributed denial-of-service attacks took its website offline.
Other websites - including RNZ's - as well as Stuff… Audio
Audience drift to online media accelerates
The latest survey of New Zealanders’ media habits shows more people are turning to offshore-owned online entertainment platforms while engagement with most local media has fallen.
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