AI

We're used to hearing how bad AI can be but there's no doubt there are many positives to it. One place you might not expect to see trumpeting those positives is the PSA. Audio

Would you trust AI to tell you what to do with your money? Audio

Technology commentator Mark Pesce looks at how Meta has been training its AI on all text and photos that adult Facebook and Instagram users have published since 2007. Audio

Apple has just released a new version of its operating system for iPhone 18. Jonathan Mosen has assessed the device for accessibility for people with disabilities.  Audio

The New Zealand Herald copped criticism for using AI to create editorials recently, while the chair of the ABC in Australia has urged it to use AI for news more.

Mediawatch hears how AI has been… Video

It's been called a revolution as big as electricity or the motorcar - artificial intelligence is changing the creation of music.  Audio

In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Emile Donovan about the Herald using AI to write an editorial - and delves into the media's disappointment over our lacklustre Olympic medal… Audio

Sociologist Allison Pugh says human interactions matter greatly, giving dignity and a sense of purpose to people. We need to feel that we're seen - and to see the other person. Her new book details… Audio

A New Zealand plant biologist has come up with a laser that can kill targeted weeds using artificial intelligence. Audio

Technology correspondent Mark Pesce looks at where problems are cropping up in telling humans and AI apart. In one instance writers were fired after being accused of using AI - where they hadn't and… Audio