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AI could add $102 billion annually to New Zealand’s economy by 2038 – new Microsoft NZ boss
As its CEO comes to town, Microsoft NZ says it supports close to 50,000 jobs.
Westpac says AI can outperform humans for some contact centre tasks, but will boost not replace staff
After an in-house trial, Westpac NZ takes a Microsoft system to the public.
Mythos AI alarm bells: Fair warning or marketing hype?
Experts warn Mythos could let hackers cripple banks and hospitals within hours.
AI casualty: NZ-founded Soul Machines found to owe at least $19.6m
Start-up raised more than $225m but now KPMG is looking for a buyer.
Sam Stubbs: 'I don't want Big Tech data centres - our renewable energy is already maxed out'
PLUS: Why does ChatGPT lie?
Security reckoning: New Claude model kept from public, used to hunt critical bugs
New York Times: Claude Mythos Preview model will be restricted to more than 40 partners.
Bill Gates to face questions from US congressional committee
US Justice Department documents list Bill Gates among Epstein associates.
Chris Liddell: Why NZ cannot afford to miss the AI tsunami
OPINION: From the Knowledge Wave to the AI Tsunami.
‘For entertainment purposes only’ - Microsoft's Copilot terms raise eyebrows
Experts say upgrade to the paid version of an AI assistant for better protection.
Chromebook remorse: Tech backlash at schools extends beyond phones
New York Times: In a rising number of US schools, textbooks and pencils are back.
Under-pressure Xero partners with AI giant - which also offers free financial features
PLUS: Founder Rod Drury weighs in on the AI vs SaaS "meltdown".
Invercargill AI data centre approved as expert warns of 'AI illiterate' NZ
Experts warn NZ risks becoming 'AI-illiterate' without major skills training.
Ben Goodger: The Kiwi behind ChatGPT's new AI browser
For the third time in his career, the ex-Aucklander is driving a web browser revolution.
US commerce secretary to testify in Epstein congressional inquiry
Howard Lutnick had claimed he cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005.
Warner Bros Discovery deal: Has Netflix dodged a bullet? | Herald NOW
Warner Brothers Discovery has bought Paramount for US$110 billion, but was it worth it? Peter Griffin joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Bill Gates admits to affairs with two Russian women
Gates told staff he had affairs with a bridge player and a nuclear physicist.
Kiwi-led Wayve raises $2.5b, reveals Uber will use its robotaxi tech
Microsoft, Nvidia, host of major car-makers sign on to use the technology.
Corrections takes action against 'unacceptable' use of AI
Staff were found to be using it to draft formal reports.
Kiwi Chris Liddell recruited by AI giant Anthropic after it raises funds at $630b valuation, heads for possible IPO
Chris Liddell served as deputy chief of staff in Donald Trump's first presidential term.
AI casualty: Once high-flying Soul Machines in receivership
Startup raised more than $225m. KPMG looks for buyer.
Google-parent revenue tops $668 billion as AI spending surges
Alphabet’s quarterly profit hit $57.27b as cloud revenue surged 48%.
Bill Gates says he regrets ‘every minute’ with Epstein
Gates says emails in the Epstein files falsely claim he had affairs.
Melinda French Gates says ex-husband Bill Gates 'has to answer' for Epstein ties
Newly released DOJ files include 2013 emails tying Bill Gates to Epstein.
Microsoft pledged to save water. In the AI era, it expects water use to soar
New York Times: Microsoft AI data centres to drive huge surge in global water use.
Bill Gates caught STD from Russian girls, Epstein claimed
Epstein alleged Bill Gates sought antibiotics to hide an STD from wife Melinda.
US stocks dip as Meta surges while Microsoft slumps
Meta shares leapt about 8% as strong earnings backed its AI strategy.
Auckland housing plan may be set for a decade, huge bank-swapping for home loans before Christmas
Business with Forsyth Barr: Microsoft leads Nasdaq down and Auckland density plan could last when new RMA laws pass. Video / Ryan Bridge Today
Online platforms offer filtering to fight 'AI slop'
Pinterest and TikTok now let users filter out AI-made photos and videos.
Amazon to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide
Office roles face the bulk of about 30,000 cuts, not warehouse staff.