Technology
Four phones, three weeks: Teen self-esteem and social media's distorted mirror
Four phones, three weeks: Body image and "depression content" are everywhere on social media, and reveal the dark side of the algorithm.
Experts send open letter to govt calling for better AI regulation
More than 20 AI experts have signed an open letter urging the government to better regulate the use of artificial intelligence here. Victoria University senior lecturer in AI Dr Andrew Lensen spoke to… Audio
The multi-billion dollar grab for old phones and batteries that we throw away
New Zealand risks missing out on the "land grab" for e-waste and is paying the price as it sends phones, laptops and batteries offshore.
Why we send our precious e-waste offshore
New Zealand risks missing out on the "land grab" for e-waste and is paying the price as it sends phones, laptops and batteries offshore Audio
Four phones, three weeks: Everything we saw on teen TikTok
We set up four brand-new social media accounts with teenage personas. Then we scrolled.
Investigation reveals content teens exposed to on TikTok
An RNZ investigation into teenagers' use of social media has found a significant amount of content on TikTok focusing on body image and physical appearance. In Depth journalist Kate Newton spoke to… Audio
Is Chat GPT influencing the way we express ourselves?
Are we starting to imitate Chat GPT? Massey University linguistics lecturer, Dr Eleanor Ridge joins Jim to discuss the language of chatbots. Audio
Could NZ win a future conflict in space?
The New Zealand Defence Force went over to the US to find out.
Musk seeks dismissal of SEC lawsuit on his 2022 Twitter stake
The complaint said the billionaire violated federal securities law by waiting 11 days too long to disclose his initial purchase of 5 percent of Twitter's common shares.
A case of AI hallucinations, fake citations, and a cat
AI-hallucinated scientific research and legal precedents are making their way into academic papers and court cases, highlighting AI's real-world impact
Fake citations causing real-world damage
AI-hallucinated scientific research and legal precedents are making their way into academic papers and court cases, highlighting AI's real-world impact. Audio
Tech: Phishing, Operation Serengeti, Insider's kill switch
Tech commentator Tony Grasso joins Kathryn to talk about the big news in the cyber-crime world. Audio
DIA wants new system to block access to child exploitation websites
It says the current system is at the end of its life.
Entire class of university students told to re-sit exam after AI concerns
More than 100 post-graduate finance students need to explain their code after a lecturer questioned whether some used generative AI tools. Audio
Lincoln University students to re-sit exam in person after AI concerns
Students at Lincoln University have been told to re-sit part of their course in person, after a lecturer questioned whether some had used AI tools to complete their work. Lincoln University Provost… Audio
Shower Thoughts: How does a washing machine clean clothes?
Bryan Wall, product test writer at Consumer NZ, joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
Robotaxis: are we ready for an autonomous driving future?
The reality of riding a robotaxi on roads around the world has sped up in recent weeks, but as automated driving experiences increase, can we imagine a future where we're ready to give up the family… Audio
In an economic slump, tech startups are in hot demand
Inside the Auckland event where tech startups pitch to New Zealand's wealthiest investors, the economic outlook is sunny. Audio
Chorus posts modest profit, backs fibre as the future
Telecommunications lines company Chorus is confident it can ramp up new fibre connections despite competition from 4G and 5G fixed wireless.
Facial tech company wanted 'pragmatic policy interventions'
The Justice Minister asked a retail crime surveillance company to help change privacy laws, a newly released email suggests - but the company now says it misspoke.
