Technology
In Taiwan, invasion by disinformation
In a country swamped by disinformation, two entrepreneurs have come up with solutions to tackle the problem, on and offline Audio
Can you really talk to the dead using AI?
'Deathbots' are AI systems designed to simulate voices, speech patterns and personalities of the deceased.
The tech behind NZ's Earth Science
Volcanologist and Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist, Graham Leonard is back this week looking at the technology driving new Earth science. Audio
Redundancy bill more than $10m as Callaghan Innovation winds down
More than 200 roles have been lost since November 2023 through the closure of the crown-owned science and innovation entity.
This Weekend: Robot Rampage
Jack Barker, organiser of Robot Rampage and part of the team behind End Game, New Zealand’s world champion combat robot, speaks to Emile Donovan. Audio
Auckland BioSciences expands animal blood operation to Uruguay
Animal-derived serum and plasma from mostly cattle and pig carcasses is used in medical and life science research, including for veterinary vaccines.
Shareholders grill Spark over lacklustre run
The past two years have been "incredibly challenging" for the telco, its chief executive says.
Beehive bunker practices solar storm emergency
In the depths of the Beehive's bunker, the National Emergency Management Agency has run its first exercise simulating an emergency response to a solar storm. Reporter Kate Green went down to take a… Audio
Tech exporters generate $20 billion in revenue
About 200 top companies have increased revenue by 9.9 percent on the previous year.
How safe are our seniors when it comes to big tech?
This week we've been delving into the impact that phones are having on us. And while the focus is often on young people, there are actually many more who are impacted. Yesterday, Jesse interviewed… Audio
We're ill-prepared to combat threat of space terrorism
Once the domain of science fiction, the idea of terrorist activity in outer space is now a growing concern among experts.
Woman in court for putting googly eyes on sculpture
Police allege the South Australian was "recklessly indifferent" as to whether her conduct damaged the sculpture.
AI scribe cuts after-hours admin in hospital EDs, trial finds
But a primary health academic warns it could damage patient trust in the health system. Audio
Peters will not support Gene Technology Bill unless it's 'fixed'
The NZ First leader stopped short of a commitment to kill the bill outright.
New concerns around new mums and mobile phone use
The conversation around phone screen time - and how much is too much - usually centres around children and teens. But new research has highlighted the impact of phone use by another group - new mums… Audio
Expert says NZ must do more to protect against organised crime
A top financial crime prevention expert says New Zealand must learn from Australia which is introducing what its Government says are the world's strongest anti-scam laws. Criminologist and former… Audio
How porn deepfakes may soon become illegal
Explainer - They have been described as a sadistic and degrading weapon - yet in New Zealand, nude deepfakes are not explicitly a crime. Audio
An AI scribe being rolled out in EDs to save time
The government plans to roll out an artificial intelligence transcribing tool to emergency departments across the country. Audio
Meet first AI-powered artist to debut on Billboard airplay chart
Artificial intelligence is everywhere and the music charts are no different.
Have you been 'speedwashed' on your broadband plan?
Research shows many people are paying for more broadband than they really need.
