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Apple enters AI race with ambitions to overtake early leaders, focus on privacy

Sam Altman - CEO of new partner Open AI - in the literal and figurative front row.

Demand for AI skills falls, with ads ‘extremely rare’

Demand for AI skills tapered off amid hype and concern over the impact of the technology.

Dirty data emerges as an AI sticking point for Kiwi firms

"Garbage in, garbage out."

Can AI improve your dating life?

If you need help getting some romance into your life, AI can lend you a hand.

Nvidia passes Apple to become world’s second-most valuable company

AI player's share price has more than doubled this year after more than tripling in 2023.

Mourners can now speak to an AI version of the dead. But will that help with grief?

AI is imitating the dead and dying, raising new questions about grieving.

Opinion: AI’s biggest promise for consumers remains just that - a promise

Financial Times: An arms race is in full swing, but fundamental problems are unresolved.

How AI can bolster Warrriors' coaching arsenal

"It gives a greater level of insight than we’ve ever had before."

OpenAI insiders warn of a ‘reckless’ race for dominance

New York Times: Staff call for protections, allege 'cavalier attitude'.

Scarlett Johansson ‘shocked, angry’ at new ChatGPT voice

'This is clearly programmed to feed dudes’ egos.'

Copilot+ PCs: Microsoft’s AI chatbot will ‘recall’ everything you do on a laptop

The AI will have a 'photographic memory' of a person’s virtual activity.

Why is Air NZ taking photos of your food?

Didn't like your meal? Air NZ knows.

Do productivity apps really work?

Here's an attempt to be more productive without giving in (entirely) to AI.

Reddit shares surge as it strikes content deal with OpenAI

Financial Times: The agreement gives OpenAI access to content on Reddit.

Opinion: Why is NZ taking so long to make a call on Aukus?

OPINION: New Zealand has been actively exploring joining Aukus for more than a year.

Can Google give AI answers without breaking the web?

New York Times: Publishers about to discover if fears are warranted.

Longevity expert says living to the age of 150 could become the norm

Longevity expert Stephen Cave talked to Guyon Espiner about how living to the age of 150 could soon be a reality. Video / RNZ

Google unleashes AI summaries in search, raising fears about less web traffic

Retooled search will frequently favour responses crafted by AI over website links.