Microsoft hires Sam Altman hours after OpenAI rejects his return as CEO
New OpenAI chief executive promises to investigate Altman's firing.
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As it happened: OpenAI’s Altman axing, apparent 180
It's being called the most dramatic moment in tech since Steve Jobs left Apple.
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“It’s a lot like climate change, just a hell of a lot faster."
AI outperforms conventional weather forecasting methods for the first time
Financial Times: "A turning point in weather forecasting.”
OpenAI schism leads to Sam Altman’s ousting — and an opening to rivals
Financial Times: New alliances will be created by the CEO's sudden, dramatic departure.
'Lack of candour': ChatGPT-maker Open AI co-founder sacked as CEO
A review found the CEO was “not consistently candid in his communications” with the board.
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Scamfest as retailers hope Black Friday and Cyber Monday pay off
Two big events made in the US, and one made in China, aim to ignite retail fortunes.
‘Mind-blowing sophistication’: Zuru exec targeted by deep-fake video version of his boss Nick Mowbray
On video call, finance boss found fake Mowbray indistinguishable from the real thing.
The AI threat: How a company chair should consider it
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MBIE staff still banned from ChatGPT - but other govt departments more AI-friendly
In the absence of any AI law, agencies have taken at least three different approaches.
Tamariki must be equipped with cutting-edge skills for the future
Māori-owned ed-tech Code Avengers is supporting thousands of students.
Hollywood strike: How AI became a massive sticking point
Showbiz has been embroiled in a months-long debate about the future of the industry.
Watch out: AI is fabricating holidays that don't exist
AI-generated resorts and fake travel agencies are a 2023 reality.
'Breakthrough': Auckland AI start-up chosen for fast-track approval in the US
A rare honour followed the $13m raise.
Hollywood actors' strike is over as Sag-Aftra reach deal
The tentative deal could see Hollywood up and running again as early as tomorrow.
Sustainability: Is it at risk of becoming a fair-weather friend?
Tim McCready looks at some recent trends that are giving 'sustainability' a mixed outlook.
Editorial: AI uncertainty as ChatGPT has a birthday
There were countless reports of how AI could transform our society for both good and bad.
Elon Musk releases new AI chatbot ‘Grok’ in bid to take on ChatGPT
Financial Times: Billionaire’s xAI start-up unveils generative AI model.
Why Sir Peter Jackson’s Beatles video is more horrifying than anything in Tolkien
OPINION: Latest act of digital necromancy features Lennon grooving from beyond the grave.
Can retail bounce back from off-Broadway tragedies?
Barkers snatches victory from jaws of defeat, main street blues pondered.
Global leaders warn AI could cause ‘catastrophic’ harm
New York Times: Leaders agree to cooperate on evaluating risks of AI.
Watchdog calling for action against AI-generated child abuse images
'This is happening right now and it needs to be addressed right now.'
AI makes hiding your kids’ identity online more important - but also harder to do
NYT: Parents have been stressing for years about what to share. Now there's new risks.
Police are using AI to catch criminals - but the law needs to catch up too
ANALYSIS: Kiwis only have a limited view of the AI programs being used by the police.
New AI tool diagnoses brain tumours on the operating table
New York Times: A new study describes a method for faster and more precise diagnoses.
Talking ChatGPT - harmless artefact or progression of social ordering by algorithm?
OPINION: When it comes to generative AI, we risk missing the forest for the tree.
'I have nothing to do with it’: Tom Hanks warns fans following AI scam
The actor has spoken out after an AI version of him was used to promote a dental plan.
Police intelligence tool quickly sends information on risk to frontline officers
Police use powerful new AI to help assess the risk posed by offenders.
'Why was I singled out?' Woman left distressed after pat-down search by airport staff
False alerts by airport body scanners can lead to embarrassing pat-down searches.
'Mission: Impossible’ reveals what’s at stake with AI in movies
The Tom Cruise blockbuster explores AI threats to human society and our political order.
Amazon makes US$4 billion AI bet
Startup founded by former staffers from OpenAI, the maker of the ChatGPT.
ChatGPT can now respond with spoken words
NY Times: A new version of OpenAI’s popular chatbot behaves a lot like Siri and Alexa.