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Is AI rewiring our minds? Scientists probe cognitive cost of chatbots
MIT study finds ChatGPT users show lower brain engagement in writing tasks.
Why sharing too much with chatbots could backfire on you
Some people accidentally use Meta AI as a public diary, sharing personal info.
They asked an AI chatbot questions. The answers sent them spiralling
New York Times: Generative AI chatbots are going down conspiratorial rabbit holes.
Why US$42b DataDog is going all in on AI
The enterprise software company DataDog is investing almost US$1b a year into artificial intelligence.
Rise in AI use prompts backlash from Duolingo, Audible users
Audible introduced AI narration options for creating audiobooks.
The name is Bot, James Bot: AI tools infiltrate spying
New York Times: One CIA tool helps US analysts assess the positions of foreign leaders.
Detective warns AI used to create fake images of children online
Sextortion and hidden cameras are growing threats, says Detective Beard.
Meta breaks promise, plans to introduce ads on WhatsApp
Ads will roll out to three billion users, violating a 2014 'no ads' pledge.
How Disney’s AI lawsuit could shift the future of entertainment
A battle has been raging between AI companies and copyright-holders.
Nick Clark: How AI could improve local government
OPINION: AI can offer rapid information processing which can be helpful to councillors.
In China, preventing exam cheating in the AI era is a high-security operation
Students faced strict surveillance, including drones and metal detectors.
Tech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refund
PLUS: Elon Musk's pain is Sir Peter Beck's gain.
All the iOS 26 changes and new updates for your Apple devices from WWDC
Apple unveiled a new 'Liquid' Glass design, making menus glossier and translucent.
Tesla loses $249b as Musk-Trump feud erupts, shaking business empire
Tesla's stock has dropped over 20% since Musk entered politics.
Opinion: Your smartphone is a parasite, according to evolution
OPINION: Many of us are hostage to our phones – and it’s not unlike having head lice.
AI comprehension test: Only one chatbot aces legal and scientific tasks
The AI tools struggled with literature, with Claude having the highest accuracy.
Tech Insider: Wellington man gets shock $16k bill after using a Google AI-ready tool
PLUS: Some good news for fintechs in the open banking war.
'Nightmare' job market for struggling workers in this sector
Job ads in ICT rose 7% from March to April, indicating a slight recovery trend.
Britain to be 'war-ready' with $3.4b for new bomb factories
The UK will buy 7000 long-range weapons to boost its military readiness.
Steven Joyce: AI is key to unlocking New Zealand's economic potential
OPINION: AI offers huge opportunities amid current economic challenges.
Why Nvidia's dominance faces new challenges despite strong earnings
US export constraints are expected to cost Nvidia about $13.4 billion.
Teens are sexting with AI - here’s what parents should know
Minors are striking up friendly, romantic and sexual conversations with AI chatbots.
NRL reporter speaks out on AI deepfake video using her images
Tiffany Salmond called the act a blatant attempt to undermine her safety and confidence.
Morrison pockets $456m in fees as Infratil makes net loss of $261.3m
The NZSA says past changes make a fee more palatable but clearer disclosure's needed.
Am I hot or not? People are asking ChatGPT for the harsh truth
Friends want to protect your feelings. AI isn’t pulling any punches.