Technology
Tech with Bill Bennett
Technology journalist Bill Bennett talks to Paddy about what's going on in the tech world. Audio
Feature interview: Dr Matt Beane
See one, do one, teach one. This is the way so many of us learned how to do our jobs through mentorships, apprenticeships and other on-the-job training schemes. But AI and robotics are changing the… Audio
Bookmarks with Justin Flitter
Justin has had his finger on the pulse of technological advancement in New Zealand for over two decades now. In 2016 he founded NewZealand.AI to help businesses understand and incorporate the… Audio
Concern rise of biometrics infringes on privacy
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has received 250 submissions on its draft code of biometrics practice.
Does scrolling before bed affect your sleep?
Shut-eye latency can be caused by using technology, says Kate Bartel, a sleep researcher with Flinders University.
Tech Tuesday
This week cybersecurity expert Daniel Watson looks at an impending lawsuit against Meta. Audio
Google's monopoly of online searches is illegal, US judge rules
A US judge has ruled Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly on online searches and related advertising.
MBIE uses fake accounts to catch immigration fraudsters and migrant exploiters
An automated register of false personas to use on social media platforms is being set up by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
NZTA puts off installing number plate identifying cameras
It wanted the cameras to calculate travels times to determine if the private operators of the Transmission Gully motorway were meeting performance standards.
Reserve Bank makes plans to have digital currency in place by 2030
It is in stage two of a multi-year project to consider the use of digital cash, which would circulate alongside physical notes and coins. Audio
NZDF say 'kill web' not a term they use for exercises
The Defence Force says it does not use the term "kill web" regarding high-tech military exercises, but is preparing to be more combat ready for the "battlefields of the future".
Money talks- but what about cash?
Consultation on the design of a 'digital cash' system for New Zealand closed last week. The Reserve Bank is exploring the new type of currency that would be used in addition to the cash we spend today… Audio
AI is coming for your playlist
It's been called a revolution as big as electricity or the motorcar - artificial intelligence is changing the creation of music. Audio
Documents reveal timeline of NZ position on AUKUS Pillar Two
A series of discussions about the AUKUS security pact between New Zealand and Australian officials has been revealed in newly released documents.
NZME calls all-newsroom meeting after AI editorial
RNZ understands a meeting - to discuss the use of artificial intelligence - will be held on Wednesday.
When an algorithm is your boss
There's a new cohort of workers using platforms powered by artificial intelligence to get work, but regulation over the gig economy is lagging.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 1 August 2024
On today's episode, an investigation into a Transpower pylon that toppled over in Northland, cutting power to most of the region, has found contractor error was to blame, Health NZ will stop using its… Audio
NZME admits AI editorial lacked journalistic rigour
The New Zealand Herald's publisher NZME admits a recent editorial lacked journalistic rigour, after it was revealed artificial intelligence tools were used to create the piece. AUT's head of… Audio
Microsoft services go offline for thousands around NZ
The problems - which hit businesses and even parliament - came just hours after a cyber-attack affected services around the world.
Tech: Govt's AI approach, Meta's $1.4b settlement
Technology correspondent Peter Griffin talks about the latest Microsoft outage, the government's AI plans, Meta's fine over facial recognition and how AI is affecting the bottom line of big tech. Audio
