Google's greenhouse gas emissions soaring thanks to AI

Artificial intelligence systems need lots of computers to make them work.

Goldsmith addresses concerns big tech companies could retaliate to bill

The legislation would require social media platforms that make use of news to strike deals with media outlets to pay for the content.

'It just looks bad': AM hosts react to Seymour Snapchats with school kids

A concerned mum is calling for guidelines around how politicians communicate directly with young people online.

What the Govt wants AI used for

AI could benefit the education sector and it could be used to mark students' work, Judith Collins said.

Dunedin high school students targeted in extortion scam

Police are investigating and say it is a warning to young people to be proactive about online safety.

Smiling robot face with 'living' skin created by Japanese scientists

"I for one welcome our new skinsuited serial-killing overlords."

World's first AI-generated film causes controversy, has premiere pulled

Lawsuit against TikTok to focus on children's privacy

The US Federal Trade Commission has been investigating potential violations by the social media giant.

Fast-food chain steps back on AI order-taking - for now

Some fast food customers have complained AI can get their orders wrong.

Deepfake bullying hits New Zealand schools

As artificial intelligence prevents the spread of exploitative imagery, it is also helping to create it.

Rocket Lab signs massive new launch deal with Japan's Synspective

Christopher Luxon called the collaboration "awesome to see".

'Emergency': Top US health official demands cigarette-style warnings on social media apps

"The mental health crisis among young people is an emergency."

Review: The best iPad yet is gorgeous, super powerful - and a bit ridiculous

This is basically the Rolls Royce of modern tablets.

Christchurch woman fed up with dating apps launches her own - but it's not based on looks

The new app is getting rid of swiping to find a match.

Netsafe bringing back 'cat and mouse' AI tool to trick online scammers

It comes as scams continue to cause significant harm to Aotearoa.

'Put it in an email': AM panel on why we shouldn't call people

"I hate it."

How a Kiwi app helps halve the cost of dining out - and helps restaurants

The First Table app has been around for a while, but it's now needed in the hospitality sector more than ever.

'Fragile and fragmented': Half of hospitals' critical IT hardware out of date, Government warned

Investment is needed just to "keep the lights on", Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora says.

First Phone boxes back to keep Kiwi kids safer online

The initiative hopes to educate children about cyber danger.

Apple's big announcements: What you need to know about beyond the AI push

The US tech company announced a slew of updates to its products.

Apple announces major AI makeover for all products

The company has announced a suite of new artificial intelligence features.

Australia criminalises AI nudes - should NZ do the same?

Australia introduced legislation this week to create new criminal offences to ban deepfakes.

Apple loses spot as second most valuable company in world

The AI war is getting fiercer and fiercer.

Review: Motorola's new, cheaper phone boasts better te reo Māori than Samsung or Apple

Te reo Māori speakers now have more devices to choose from - Mauri Ora!

Urgent warning to iPhone, Android users: How to protect yourself from 'zero-click' hacks

The simple method has been endorsed by the National Security Agency.

Levelling up: What's behind gaming's surge to become one of NZ's most lucrative markets

New research shows consumers spent more than $716 million on video gaming in Aotearoa in 2023.

'Real challenges': Long-running bid to make big tech pay for news hits a snag

"Part of the solution is to try and level the playing field as best we can."

'Will take their expertise overseas': Scientists worried over lack of new research funding in Budget

The word science wasn't mentioned once in the Finance Minister's Budget speech.

'The truth about Temu': Documentary's shocking revelations about Temu's 'dangerous' products

"They faked the original certificate and just overwrote the name on the certificate with their own names."

Lily Allen reveals husband 'controls' her phone as 'caregiver'

"He controls what I'm allowed to have."

Explainer: What is 'All Eyes on Rafah' and why has it gone viral?

The social media post has significantly gained momentum globally over the past few weeks.

Is it acceptable to use the thumbs-up emoji at work?

It depends which generation you ask.

Musk reveals major supercomputer plans

When completed, the connected groups of chips would be at least four times the size of the biggest GPU clusters that exist today.

Review: Why Samsung's latest OLED TV is a game-changer

Now that image quality has been mastered, it's time to attack glare.

'This is going to impact your life': How Google's sweeping shift to AI-powered search results could reshape internet

Experts say Google should tread carefully with these changes.

Europe sets benchmark for rest of the world with landmark AI laws

Concerns about misinformation, fake news and copyrighted material have intensified globally in recent months.

Kiwi cleantech company makes 'green gold' out of old computer chips

The fast-growing Kiwi cleantech industry could be a high-value export earner.

Fujifilm's new X-T50 delivers film simulations at the flick of a thumb - but what makes the feature so popular?

Sales and marketing manager of Fujifilm NZ Peter Bonisch says it's "getting the best of both worlds".

'Shocked and angered': Scarlett Johansson lawyers up over ChatGPT voice

"I look forward to resolution."

AI computer arms race heats up: Microsoft debuts 'Copilot+' PCs to take on Apple

Microsoft showed off its new devices in action against an Apple device.