The developments that matter in artificial intelligence, selected and explained from an Aotearoa perspective.
Climate change remains one of the most pressing challenges of our time. As the world grapples with rising temperatures, melting ice caps, and increasingly severe weather events, the need for accurate climate models and effective mitigation strategies has
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors globally, and education is no exception. In New Zealand, the integration of AI into the education
As we move further into the 21st century, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are revolutionising the workplace, reshaping industries, and redefining the concept of
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New Zealand has rapidly emerged as a hub for technological innovation, particularly in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The country’s tech startups
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the transportation sector, particularly in the development of self-driving cars and the enhancement of public transport systems. This
The field of drug discovery has always been a complex, time-consuming, and costly task. Traditional methods often require years of research, testing, and
New Zealand is at the forefront of a healthcare revolution, leveraging technology to create a more efficient, accessible, and patient-centred system. As the
Agriculture, one of the oldest and most vital industries, is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This technological
In a significant development for AI architecture and infrastructure, Crusoe and Thinking Machines Lab have announced a partnership to run production AI workloads on
Autonomous systems should be designed around bounded authority, isolated execution and evidence-rich approvals.
New Zealand has built a strong, people-centred digital identity foundation. But effective digital public infrastructure must also establish what produced data, where it
In a significant step toward safer and more controllable enterprise AI, Scale AI and Google Cloud have jointly published a detailed reference architecture for
The important question is not whether a model went rogue, but why a test system could reach real targets at all.
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AI and Data Protection: A Delicate Balance As we navigate the vast expanse of the digital age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the fabric
This week, Meta has unveiled Meta Charm, a small handheld device designed to provide users with direct, portable access to its new AI assistant,
Meta has taken a notable step in consumer AI hardware with the unveiling of Meta Charm, a small handheld device designed to provide seamless
In a significant development for enterprises seeking greater control and security over their artificial intelligence deployments, Mavenir and Neysa have announced a strategic partnership
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has taken a significant step to bolster the Asia-Pacific region’s capacity to harness artificial intelligence (AI) for
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A simple, content-neutral disclosure standard would strengthen trust without appointing the state as an arbiter of political truth.
A 2026 Collective Intelligence Project survey found 55.9% trusted their AI chatbot to act in their interests, versus 32.6% for elected representatives