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Tech Insider: The Kiwis most likely to support an U16 social media ban; lawyer's AI horror story
Plus: The 'Google tax' dies a quiet death.
Google ramps up search with AI mode amid competition concerns
The AI mode, available in the US, offers deeper, multi-modal searches.
Gentrack’s softer-than-expected result hits share price
Limited full-year guidance falls slightly short of analysts' expectations.
AI is getting more powerful, but its hallucinations are getting worse
New York Times: New wave of 'reasoning' systems producing incorrect info more often.
Spark confirms jobs will go as it outsources to AI, networking partner
Restructure comes on top of contract to outsource roles to Infosys.
Kiwi startup lands TikTok as a client
Founder realises he has a blind spot - then corrects it.
Science news
How Litmaps is using AI to accelerate scientific discovery
A new Business of Tech episode is available now.
Callaghan shows start-up team the door, Auckland Mayor makes tech grab
Budget day is desk clear-out day for Callaghan's commercialisation team.
Toddler survives 15-storey fall thanks to small bush - here's how
'The child landing in that bush probably saved his life.'
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AI news
How Litmaps is using AI to accelerate scientific discovery
A new Business of Tech episode is available now.
Tech Insider: The Kiwis most likely to support an U16 social media ban; lawyer's AI horror story
Plus: The 'Google tax' dies a quiet death.
Google ramps up search with AI mode amid competition concerns
The AI mode, available in the US, offers deeper, multi-modal searches.
Why AI's ability to persuade raises new ethical concerns
Chatbots were more persuasive than humans in 64% of online debates.
Trump signs bill criminalising revenge porn and AI deepfakes
The bill criminalises the posting of non-consensual intimate images online.
On The Up: AI disruptors – meet the Kiwis using new tech to boost their businesses and lead the way
We sound out some New Zealanders who have taken AI by the scruff of the neck.
More Technology news
Do you want a skinny smartphone with worse battery life?
Samsung's new Galaxy S25 Edge is 5.8 millimeters thick, compared to the S25's 7.2.
Tech Insider: Willis offers some venture capital sugar, but is it enough?
Finance Minister delivers some unexpected Budget 2025 action.
Opinion: Ditching Google search was easier than expected
OPINION: DuckDuckGo collects far less data than Google, enhancing privacy.
Allbirds predicts turnaround - finally - if lucky break on tariffs holds true
PLUS: Waterproof Allbirds - and some "professional" sneakers for the office.
‘Rip-off’: App developer and Consumer say fees will stifle open banking
Government, banks respond.
Google shares plunge 7% as Apple exec cites AI competition
Shares in Alphabet fell over 7% after Apple exec testified in court.
Nostalgia flows as Skype shuts down for good
Microsoft has closed Skype to focus on its Teams service.
Key says Trump using tariffs largely for leverage – but has fears for NZ film industry
The former Prime Minister also sees confidence returning to the New Zealand economy.
Tesla's NZ revenue crashed in 2024 – and this year is worse, so far
EV sales pick up but Elon Musk's firm still lags.
AI could make crashes worse, amplify herd behaviour: Reserve Bank
One expert says the report doesn't go far enough, another says it overplays the risks.
'Very sorry': Crushing news for Grand Theft Auto fans
GTA VI will feature a female protagonist in a Miami-like Vice City.
Chinese compliance concerns kill Rakon deal
Why US firm Skyworks walked away from $390m takeover.
How one viral trend created the internet as we know it
The Ice Bucket Challenge is back for mental health awareness.
How one viral trend created the internet as we know it
The Ice Bucket Challenge is back for mental health awareness.
Police trial data extraction tech aimed at wearable devices
Police are trialling a tool to extract data from smartwatches.
'Wake-up call': Blackouts highlight risks of net zero reliance
Emergency declared in Spain; Portugal's water supply might be disrupted.