Technology
Musk's X banned in Brazil after fight over hate speech
Brazil's telecommunications regulator is suspending access to Elon Musk's X social network in the country in compliance with an order from a judge in a feud with the billionaire investor.
Explained: how our data on social media trains AI
RNZ explainer editor Katie Kenny talks about how our data on social media can be used to train AI. Audio
How Meta is using social media content to train AI
Explainer - Meta has been using New Zealanders' social media content to train its AI models since last year, at least. Is there any way to opt out?
Nvidia fails to impress growth-hungry investors, shares fall
Investors have driven a dizzying rally in its stock as they bet billions on the future of generative AI.
Technology: Recent cyber attacks show even tech giants aren't
Tech commentator Tony Grasso joins Kathryn to look at a cyber attack on cloud provider Amazon Web Services, where hackers exploited exposed environment variable (.env) files. Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll & Scott Campbell (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Jo McCarroll & Scott Campbell discuss Consumer NZs Right To Repair petition, how young is too young for solo travel and the manchester music scene… Audio
Tech Tuesday: The arrest of ‘Russia’s Zuckerberg’, Pavel Durov
Tim Batt is in studio to look at the biggest story in tech right now: the arrest of Telegram's CEO. Audio
What machines can learn from the dung beetle
In 2013, researchers discovered that the humble dung beetle was using the Milky Way as a navigational guide to roll its signature balls of dung. Now, engineers in Australia have been taking notes. Audio
The Panel with Jennie Moreton & Simon Pound (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Jennie Moreton & Simon Pound discuss how AI might be preventing you from getting a job. It's not how you think! And how the countries best tennis… Audio
Kai's Education recognised as a top 50 EdTech startup
Less than five years after launching, Kai's Education has been recognised as one of the top 50 Ed-Tech startups in New Zealand and Australia by HolonIQ. The company crafts 'mixed reality robots' that… Audio
Telegram messaging app CEO arrested in France - reports
Telegram is influential in Russia and Ukraine, and a source of unfiltered - and sometimes graphic and misleading - information.
Islamic State supporters turn to AI to bolster online support
Experts say groups like IS and far-right movements are increasingly using AI online and testing the social media platforms' safety controls.
Why internet searches are serving up 'AI slop'
AI-generated gibberish is taking over the internet - unwanted and unloved, but unstoppable? Audio
Danyl McLauchlan: Why internet searches are serving up "AI slop"
Many of us are concerned about the harm that might result from AI being too smart, but Danyl McLauchlan thinks it's worth considering the damage caused by AI being not smart enough. Audio
American company announces deal to fly to space from Canterbury
The first of several test flights is set for November from the new runway in Kaitorete Spit.
Govt to scale back national aerospace centre
Work on setting up an international spaceport at country's best site for launching rockets, is in strife. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Technology: Starlink's rural impact, dating apps dive, Snoo sub fury
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about the latest Telecommunications Monitoring Report and the many gaps between urban and rural areas. Audio
ACC sees benefits in using AI amid staff cuts
The Accident Compensation Corporation has had 300 users testing Microsoft's Copilot AI since January.
After nearly 30 years, the government is ditching strict GMO rules
The government announced a reversal to laws that effectively banned gene modification technology in New Zealand. Proponents of the change say it will save lives Audio
The role of semiconductors in modern-day life
What exactly is a semiconductor? Why is Taiwan such a huge player in this market? And are semiconductors emerging as a new frontier of geopolitical tension? Audio
