Technology
Cryptocurrency retailer launch NZ dollar-backed stablecoin
New Zealand's largest cryptocurrency retailer is launching its first stablecoin.
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today Dan talks to Jesse about Apple agreeing to improve texting between iPhones and Androids. He's also got a list of his favourite tech for Xmas gifts. Audio
Sam Altman: What on earth is happening at OpenAI?
A Netflix-worthy drama has been unfolding at OpenAI, the creator of the AI chatbot ChatGPT. Here's what's been going on.
New online technologies putting Kiwi kids at risk of sexual abuse
Law enforcement agencies say offenders are hiding identities behind encryption and anonymising tools while children are suffering real sexual abuse.
Rural residents soon to have after-hours healthcare
After-hours health services will now be available by phone to almost 900,000 people living in isolated rural communities. The service is being run by Ka Ora which is jointly commissioned by Te Whatu… Audio
US contractor late on $475m NZ transport project
A US contractor has signalled it is running behind time on its half-billion-dollar New Zealand transport project.
Sam Altman sacked from Open AI
Two days ago, one of the most high-profile figures in artificial intelligence, Sam Altman, was abruptly ousted from his position as chief executive of Open AI, the company behind Chat GPT.
Altman's… Audio
Germany, France and Italy reach agreement on future AI regulation
The three governments are in favour of binding voluntary commitments for both large and small AI providers in the European Union.
SpaceX Starship launch failed minutes after reaching space
SpaceX's uncrewed spacecraft Starship, developed to carry astronauts to the moon and beyond, failed in space shortly after lifting off.
'A pretty nasty piece of malware': Scam tricks Android users over bank details
Netsafe says it's not aware of New Zealanders being tricked into giving up their bank details by new malware but it is possible they have without realising.
'I do not want my ads anywhere near Nazis' - X boycott growing
An advertising boycott of social media platform X is gathering pace amid an anti-Semitism storm on the site formerly known as Twitter.
IBM, Disney, Warner suspend ads on X after they appeared next to Nazi posts
It comes as X/Twitter owner Elon Musk was criticised after calling an antisemitic conspiracy theory "actual truth".
New government will clear path for tech companies - Collins
National's Judith Collins is promising to remove hurdles holding back innovation and growth for tech companies.
Kashmir Hill: facial recognition software and the end of privacy
Facial recognition technology is helping fight crime but it's also making the internet a less safe place to put your face, says New York Times tech journalist Kashmir Hill. Audio
Tech sector revenue up, but AI will see jobs go
This year's Technology Investment Network's TIN200 companies report indicates the top 200 tech sector companies generated more than 17-billion in revenue in the year to June - an increase of 1-point-8… Audio
Offshore growth drives revenue for Kiwi tech firms
New Zealand's top 200 earning tech firms saw revenue rise 12 percent in the 2023 financial year.
Tech: New ChatGPT, Australian ports under attack,
Tech commentator Paul Matthews looks at at how new ChatGPT is smarter and more connected. It's able to consume more information than ever before, and has a whole ecosystem of mini smart apps all… Audio
Our Changing World – Superconducting magnets and plasma rockets
A New Zealand team of scientists and engineers are preparing to test their brand-new superconducting magnet and flux pump design on the International Space Station in 2025. Could this Kiwi tech make… Audio
New facial recognition tech rolled out despite racial bias concerns
A recent MSD report calls the level of racial bias in the technology "unknown", "unconfirmed" and "untested".
Concerns over racial bias of new facial recognition technology used by Ministry of Social Justice
The Ministry of Social Development begins a roll out next week despite an "untested risk" around racial bias.
AI researcher Joy Liddicoat says that's not good enough.
Liddicoat spoke to Ingrid… Audio