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McDonald's Is Using AI to Dynamically Price Its Burgers
Those chains said they do not use AI in pricing decisions.A Reuters check of prices in September on the McDonald's…
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'AI should assist teachers, not replace them': Union warns of AI marking risks
Teacher involvement in marking is not just about allocating grades - for many, it is how they 'know' their students. Removing the teacher from that role is an integrity risk for the entire assessment system. Research…
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It took 20 yrs to start regulating social media – will AI controls come sooner?
His government was the first to implement a ban on social media for young people. It has just passed legislation…
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The 'AI confidence trap' many New Zealanders are caught in
A 2026 survey by Avast reveals that while 66% of New Zealanders believe they can identify AI-generated fakes, a…
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AI chatbot's false report nearly sparked war with China, sources say
According to two of the sources, armed members of the US military were preparing to board the ship. CNN was not able…
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Donald Trump claims 'sick conspiracy' against AI, rejects calls for regulation
There is a SICK conspiracy going on against AI and Data Centers, and the only one that is happy about it is China."In…
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AI extinction is only one way the future is frightening
AI industry leaders Dario Amodei and Sam Altman have agreed to embed third-party evaluators within their companies…
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Judges mock lawyer who filed appeal full of AI-generated 'witnesses'
The New Mexico Supreme Court fined attorney Stephen Aarons $5,000 and held him in contempt for submitting an appeal…
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AI assistant hacks gym website in first known Australian autonomous cyber attack
So you've moved from #4 to #3 already," it messaged back.Alarmed, Andrew asked the agent to undo this."Bad news - I…
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AI models breaking contraints has industry concerned
NewsWorld6 August 2026, 8:09amAI models breaking contraints has industry concerned, Helen Toner saysSarah Ferguson and…
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Many businesses using AI to save time, but do they know what they're doing?
"How could we use the same number of people to grow faster, reach customers sooner or build exports?"Harris said…
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'There's something smelly about the story' - NZ unlikely to be involved in Russian spying, say experts
I seriously doubt that this was a SIS operation."He explained the supposed links to the Five Eyes network did not make…
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Man arrested in Russia over accusations of spying for New Zealand
NewsWorld28 July 2026, 9:37amMan arrested in Russia over accusations of spying for New ZealandPhoto credit:TACCA man…
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Analysis: At every fork in the road on Iran, Trump's choices get worse
NewsWorld28 July 2026, 8:01amAnalysis: At every fork in the road on Iran, Trump's choices get worseStephen Collinson…
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Five London police injured as boat hits bridge
It added that a number of officers had entered the water but were rescued, with additional police responding along…
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New US tariffs likely to face court challenges
We thought something could be going to happen from this forced labour investigation. The products are used in…
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Kiwi's experiment shows need for new UK passport 'pointless'
"Travel back to NZ was not an issue and I used my NZ passport throughout. So, my nice new shiny UK passport stayed in…
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NZ rejects US claims of 'forced labour', as tariffs hiked
The new tariff regime, which sees New Zealand hit with a 12.5 percent tariff rate, replaces that.Despite being…
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MFAT issues SafeTravel messaging to New Zealanders in Venezuela after earthquakes
NewsWorld26 June 2026, 2:46pmMFAT issues SafeTravel messaging to New Zealanders in Venezuela after earthquakesNiva…
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Live: Peace deal reached with Iran, Donald Trump says
The US and Iran have reached a peace agreement that will be signed and take effect later this week. The agreement…
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No expectation NZ will revise nuclear-free stance, but there could be disadvantages - expert
An expert states that New Zealand is unlikely to change its nuclear-free stance despite Australia's AUKUS commitment.…
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NZ could face 12.5% tariff in US crackdown on forced labour imports
New Zealand may soon face a 12.5% tariff from the United States as part of a crackdown on imports linked to forced…
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Audience member steps in to finish show after musician falls ill mid-performance
During a live performance of La La Land in Concert in Sydney, the keyboard player fell ill, prompting the composer to…
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Authors versus AI and the risks to government public sector push
The New Zealand government is advocating for increased use of AI in the public sector amidst ongoing global copyright…
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New Zealand at wild frontier of AI superhacking
New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre is closely monitoring the rise of AI models that pose significant cyber…
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'Future of work' on agenda as NZ govt digital leaders head to Microsoft US HQ
Top New Zealand government leaders are visiting Microsoft's US headquarters to discuss digital trends and the future…
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Replacing NZ public servants with AI could come with hidden costs, critics warn
Critics warn that replacing public servants with artificial intelligence may incur hidden costs that could offset…
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Tech bros say AI can be your best friend. Experts explain why it can't
Experts caution against the idea that artificial intelligence can serve as a true friend, emphasizing that it lacks…
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Does Wellington have the most beautiful commute in the world?
Wellington has opened the new Te Ara Tupua cycling and walking path, which connects Ngauranga and Petone. Commuters…
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Silver scrollers: What is screen time like for seniors?
The article explores how seniors, particularly those in their 70s and 80s, have adapted to digital technology. While…
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