Artificial Intelligence
AI increasingly becoming a threat to 'knowledge workers'
Humans are already working alongside robots in industries such as manufacturing, but knew technology developments are threatening 'knowledge workers' jobs too.
A.I safety commitment signed by 29 countries, NZ not present at summit
A world-first commitment to safe and responsible Artificial Intelligence development has been signed by 29 countries including the UK, US, China and Australia, as well as the EU.
New Zealand has not… Audio
US Vice President Harris calls for action on 'full spectrum' of AI risks
In a speech at the US Embassy in London, US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke of the dangers AI could pose for individuals and the Western political system.
MetService on criticism: Auckland Anniversary flooding was 'unprecedented'
MetService is defending itself against criticism it was unable to forecast the extreme rainfall that led to deadly flooding in Auckland in January.
Microsoft's Clippy is back, kind of, and now powered by AI
A ChatGPT-style AI assistant embedded into Microsoft Office apps will become available to all from 1 November.
How can AI intersect with the courts?
An AI advisory group has been set up to help courts and judges, and will start with the benefits and pitfalls posed by the likes of Chat GPT.
AI attack ads - to disclose, or not disclose?
PR firms think political parties should have to disclose their use of artificial intelligence in campaign advertising, but advertisers are not so sure. Audio
Tracey Spicer: how AI backs up gender biases
Australian journalist Tracey Spicer speaks out against the use of sexist and racist stereotypes by artificial intelligence technology in her new book Man-Made. Audio
AI privacy warnings issued in NZ
Warnings about keeping people's information safe when using artificial intelligence have been published by the Privacy Commissioner, directed at both the private and public sectors.
