Technology
TikTok could be banned in US in days
The social media platform TikTok could be banned in the United States in a matter of days. Social Media NZ editor Tom Reidy spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Pacific Edge cancer diagnosis firm shares plunge after US decision
Otago cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge has lost key US Medicare coverage for its flagship test, and it's share price has fallen 63 percent in early trading. But it says it may appeal the US…
'We don't have to be based in New York' - AI and NZ's future
Last year RotoruaNZ chief executive Andrew Wilson urged businesses to investigate Artificial Intelligence tools to add value and improve productivity. Local democracy reporter Laura Smith spoke to a…
What Meta’s move to community moderation could mean for misinformation
Analysis - Meta has announced it will discontinue its third-party fact-checking programmes, but what will that mean?
Meta ends diversity, equity and inclusion programmes
The company is the latest to pull back from such practices in the wake of pressure from conservative critics and customers.
Cybernetic Techverse: Tech news overlooked in 2024
The Rise of Bluesky and other Implications of using A.I. - two big tech stories that we missed some detail on from 2024. Audio
Nefarious activity may be behind Treaty submission woes - expert
Experts say an unprecedented flood of feedback may have been caused by a cyber attack. Audio
Further questions about Treaty Principles Bill submissions
Tech experts say the huge number of submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill earlier this week may have been the result of nefarious online behaviour. The numbers set a new record and some tech… Audio
Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers
Meta is abandoning the use of independent fact checkers on Facebook and Instagram, replacing them with X-style "community notes" Chief Executive, Mark Zuckerberg says it is a matter of promoting free… Audio
MPs consider extending submissions for Treaty Principles Bill
Tech experts say website problems preventing people from submitting on the Treaty Principles Bill may come down to cost-cutting measures. MPs will consider allowing late submissions - though bigger… Audio
Disinformation experts slam Facebook decision to end fact-checking
The shock announcement is seen as an attempt to appease US President-elect Donald Trump.
Growth of data centres expected to match that of Sydney
Infratil thinks the centres will attract enough international investment in new renewable energy to power them.
Facebook gets rid of fact checking to reduce 'censorship', 'bias'
Mark Zuckerberg admits more harmful content will appear on the platforms now.
What workers really think about AI assistants
Opinion - Workplaces are increasingly transforming into AI-powered environments which comes with both benefits and issues.
AI and loneliness drive demand for robot pets
Internet searches for "AI pet" have also increased since the end of 2022, according to Google Trends.
Italy in talks over NZ$2.75b SpaceX security services deal - report
The report said the deal involves SpaceX supplying Italy with a full range of encryption for telephone and internet services used by the government.
Warning from doctor caught in deepfake deception
A professor who was impersonated to sell a bogus diabetes treatment is urging the public to look out for scams.
Facebook, Instagram delete 'AI friends' after backlash
Meta has promptly deleted several of its own AI-generated accounts after human users began engaging with them and posting about the bots' sloppy imagery and tendency to go off the rails.
Lithium-ion battery fires double in four years
Fire and Emergency are warning people to beware of products with lithium batteries purchased over the holiday period.
MAGA opponents of Elon Musk claim he stripped them of their X badges
The billionaire is being accused of using his social media platform to retaliate against those who disagree with his support of a visa programme.
