Technology
Is Chat GPT influencing the way we express ourselves?
Are we starting to imitate Chat GPT? Massey University linguistics lecturer, Dr Eleanor Ridge joins Jim to discuss the language of chatbots. Audio
Could NZ win a future conflict in space?
The New Zealand Defence Force went over to the US to find out.
Musk seeks dismissal of SEC lawsuit on his 2022 Twitter stake
The complaint said the billionaire violated federal securities law by waiting 11 days too long to disclose his initial purchase of 5 percent of Twitter's common shares.
A case of AI hallucinations, fake citations, and a cat
AI-hallucinated scientific research and legal precedents are making their way into academic papers and court cases, highlighting AI's real-world impact
Fake citations causing real-world damage
AI-hallucinated scientific research and legal precedents are making their way into academic papers and court cases, highlighting AI's real-world impact. Audio
Tech: Phishing, Operation Serengeti, Insider's kill switch
Tech commentator Tony Grasso joins Kathryn to talk about the big news in the cyber-crime world. Audio
DIA wants new system to block access to child exploitation websites
It says the current system is at the end of its life.
Entire class of university students told to re-sit exam after AI concerns
More than 100 post-graduate finance students need to explain their code after a lecturer questioned whether some used generative AI tools. Audio
Lincoln University students to re-sit exam in person after AI concerns
Students at Lincoln University have been told to re-sit part of their course in person, after a lecturer questioned whether some had used AI tools to complete their work. Lincoln University Provost… Audio
Shower Thoughts: How does a washing machine clean clothes?
Bryan Wall, product test writer at Consumer NZ, joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
Robotaxis: are we ready for an autonomous driving future?
The reality of riding a robotaxi on roads around the world has sped up in recent weeks, but as automated driving experiences increase, can we imagine a future where we're ready to give up the family… Audio
In an economic slump, tech startups are in hot demand
Inside the Auckland event where tech startups pitch to New Zealand's wealthiest investors, the economic outlook is sunny. Audio
Chorus posts modest profit, backs fibre as the future
Telecommunications lines company Chorus is confident it can ramp up new fibre connections despite competition from 4G and 5G fixed wireless.
Facial tech company wanted 'pragmatic policy interventions'
The Justice Minister asked a retail crime surveillance company to help change privacy laws, a newly released email suggests - but the company now says it misspoke.
What can you do if you're publicly shamed?
Explainer : Naming and shaming, false rumours or a photo that upends your life - is there anything you can do about it?
Are websites like Fishpond the answer for cheaper groceries?
Consumer NZ warns many still prefer a one-stop shop for all their shopping needs, rather than shop around.
Mediawatch: AI and a bid for media to claw back cash online
The first online revolution undermined the media's business model based on ads. Will AI make it worse? Or will new tech help media claw crucial cash back from AI crawling their content?
Youth social media ban: What could go wrong?
An Auckland-based criminologist is concerned New Zealand's proposed social media ban for under-16s will not work. Audio
The Tesla Files - Sönke Iwersen
Groundbreaking book, The Tesla Files is a tell-all of the world's most powerful businessman, Elon Musk and the rise and fall of his empire. Audio
Capturing space through a Kiwi lens
When New Zealand and Australia missed out on hosting the world's largest radio telescope in 2012, Dr Tim Molteno decided to build his own! Audio
