Technology
US regulator: Facebook, Instagram putting 'young users at risk'
The top US data privacy regulator has accused Meta, the firm that owns Facebook and Instagram, of not putting proper parental controls in place.
AI decoder can 'read' people's minds
Neuroscientists in the US have taken an unnerving step towards reading people's minds. Neuroscientist Alexander Huth talks to Jesse. Audio
Technology: Google DeepMind merger, LLM food
Tech correspondent Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to look at the merger of two of Alphabet's big AI teams: Google Brain and DeepMind. Can both put past differences aside to work well together? It comes as… Audio
Technology historian Dr Jonnie Penn
Every day seems to bring a new headline about artificial intelligence. Some are good, but many raise concerns about the impact of developments in the technology. This week the so-called "godfather of… Audio
Calls for revenge porn laws to keep up with changing technology
A sexual violence victims advocate says a court ruling which gives a woman at the centre of a revenge porn case support from ACC, demonstrates the delays in legislation to keep up with technology.
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Tech Tuesday with Paul Brislen
For today's Tech Tuesday it's all about the latest in the telco world. CEO of the Telecommunications Forum Paul Brislen talks to Jesse about One NZ's deal with Starlink and satellites and what it… Audio
Are online apps helpful for mental health support?
People who are after a little extra mental health support are increasingly turning to their devices for help. Hundreds of phone apps are now available, promising to help alleviate feelings of anxiety… Audio
Latitude hack: Privacy watchdog advocates pushback on data demands
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner says it's time for Kiwis to start pushing back on how their data is being collected and retained in the wake of the biggest-ever data breach. A million past and… Audio
Grant Duncan: Slowing the AI Juggernaut
This week an open letter signed by more than 25,000 people, including Elon Musk and Apple's Steve Wozniak has called for all Artificial Intelligence labs to immediately pause the training of AI… Audio
Fibre hanging in the trees: How telcos are reconnecting Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti
Telecommunications companies say it's still a "very fragile" situation, and long-term fixes need to be found.
Scott Base internet connection speeds get a boost from Starlink
Antarctica New Zealand has installed a Starlink at Scott Base, which is expected to boost connection speeds by a factor of 10.
Game developers want incentive for studios in Budget
The New Zealand Game Developers Association is calling for the May Budget to address the video game industry's potential decline.
Cryptocurrency
Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus in our explainer this week we look at cryptocurrency. Audio
DOC apologises for delay in opening Great Walks' bookings
The Department of Conservation has apologised for delays to Great Walk bookings, saying they will reopen in mid-June.
Amazon proposes job cuts in NZ
Amazon Web Services (AWS) pulled staff into a midday meeting on Thursday to announce it was proposing to cut jobs in New Zealand as part of global lay-offs.
Facebook owner Meta touts AI power as digital ads boost outlook, shares
Mark Zuckerberg says AI is helping the company boost traffic to Facebook and Instagram as it forecast quarterly revenue well above analyst expectations.
Technology: ChatGPT amnesty, Chorus shortage, Twitter
Tech commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about Massey University's amnesty to at least 20 students alleged to have been caught cheating using ChatGPT - if they 'fess up. Rural connectivity… Audio
UK blocks Microsoft's deal to buy Call of Duty maker
Britain's decision to block Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard is a major blow to the biggest ever gaming deal.
Sleep tracking devices could be harming, not helping, users
Experts say sleep tracking devices aren't doing us any favours, despite health benefit claims made by manufacturers.
Researchers say the trackers can cause users to stress over the hours and quality… Audio
Twitter users ticked off across the globe
There have been further changes made to Twitter over the weekend as users wake up the the return of their blue ticks.
Some Twitter accounts with more than a million followers have had their blue tick… Audio
