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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.

Most Kiwis don’t trust AI and fear job losses from it: Survey

Research reveals generational differences.

Why NZers are wary of AI but still embrace it

Most NZers distrust AI, fearing job losses and unfair decisions.

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.

Govt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaul

Barry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.

Saudis invest big in US weapons, AI as Trump basks in welcome

Saudis would buy US$142b in weapons in what is described as the largest-ever weapons deal.

Tim McCready: AI levelling the investment field

OPINION: Artificial intelligence could help democratise investing.

Why passports could be on the way out - and other ways travel is innovating

Soon, every part of the check-in process for a flight could be digitised.

Watch: AI video of road rage victim used in court, killer gets max sentence

Woman used AI to create a victim impact statement of her deceased brother.

Google shares plunge 7% as Apple exec cites AI competition

Shares in Alphabet fell over 7% after Apple exec testified in court.

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.

'Frightening' surge in NZ sextortion with young people targeted

A Netsafe spokesman said there may now be 'call-centre type sextortion operations'.

'Not a lot of clarity': AI policy guidance divides education sector

The Education Minister doesn't believe the Ministry is giving great guidance.