Technology
Tech: AI vs account security, firearms breach, Microsoft hack
Technology correspondent Tony Grasso joins Susie to talk about how the security questions we rely on to our secure our accounts ..."what's your mum's maiden name?", "your first pet's name" could be… Audio
From slash to cash: Finding innovative ways to fertilise and heal the land
Innovators across New Zealand are working on solutions for the huge amount of silt and woody debris that is clogging beaches and riverbanks on the East Coast.
How much energy (and water) does it take to train an AI model?
The AI industry needs to understand how it can be much more efficient with its energy use, the founder of an AI-powered carbon accounting tool says. Audio
School head who banned phones a year ago gives thoughts on National's plan
If the National party has its way, cellphones will be banned from all schools as one of the ways to lift what the party says is "abysmal" achievement in New Zealand schools. Otago Boys High is way… Video, Audio
Canadian publishers seek antitrust probe of Meta's news block
Meta started blocking news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms for all users in Canada last week.
CarbonTrail looking closely at AI and it's energy consumption
CarbonTrail, a Christchurch-based company, works with businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. Recently they have turned their attention to their own footprint, regarding AI energy cosumption… Audio
Mystery transmission blocking kiwi tracking signal
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust needs the community's help to find one of its birds - or rather, the signal that is throwing off its monitoring efforts.
Govt and BlackRock aiming at 100% clean energy: What is BlackRock?
Analysis - BlackRock is setting up a $2 billion fund with the government to invest in green energy - but what is BlackRock?
US scientists repeat nuclear fusion breakthrough, increase power output
US scientists have achieved net energy gain in a fusion reaction for the second time since December.
Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic: In an AI world, what makes us human?
AI can do many things, but what can't in replicate? Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic is the Chief Innovation Officer at ManpowerGroup in the UK. Tomas' new book is I, Human: AI, Automation, and the Quest… Audio
Emojis expert tells all: Characters and their alternative meanings
Face with Tears of Joy, Skull, Melting Face, Eyes. Emoji have been called the first language born of the digital world, with over 3,000 "picture characters" available to add emotional nuance to… Audio, Gallery
YouTuber's PS5 giveaway sparks mayhem in Manhattan
A YouTuber's announcement of a video games console giveaway sparked chaos and a major police response in the heart of New York City, with more than 1000 police responding.
Technology: School smartphone ban, Threads down, Tesla range overestimate
Technology correspondent Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about Unesco's call for a ban on smartphones in schools, warning policy makers against an 'unthinking embrace' of digital technology in… Audio
AI tool predicts if staff will leave job
A new piece of AI software that predicts when staff might leave will soon be available in Aotearoa.
Sharon Davies, managing director of recruitment marketing agency Talent Propeller, says the… Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today owner and managing director of Vertech IT services Daniel Watson talked to Jesse about the emotional toll scammers have on their victims as well as more tips on how to avoid being scammed. Audio
Electrify Conference brings women entrepreneurs together
500 women from around the country will be gathering at Sky City today for the Electrify Aotearoa Summit in the name of Entrepreneurship . Electrify is NZ's only conference dedicated to women who lead… Audio
AI can now predict your resignation months in advance
Companies will be able to use artificial intelligence to prevent being blindsided by resignations from key staff.
Turning medical waste into fuel!
The idea of plastic not so fantastic could be turned on its head. The global issue of medical plastic waste - which increased by millions of tonnes over the pandemic - has been the subject of a recent… Audio
Hollywood strike last ditch effort to rein in AI use on screen
The rise of artificial intelligence in the film industry has some fearing a future where films are created without cameras and actors. Audio
One year since borders reopened
Today marks a year since New Zealand's borders were fully reopened for the first time since Covid-19 arrived, and tourism operators are celebrating the sector's revival.
For some businesses, the… Audio
