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Tech Tuesday with Paul Spain
Today tech commentator and chief executive of Gorilla Technology Paul Spain speaks to Jesse about longer lasting batteries in microsoft lap tops as well as a new privacy tool to stop all AI work being sent to the internet automatically. Audio
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Company with NZ prison contract advocates for AI use behind bars
11:02 am todayAn American conglomerate with a major New Zealand prison contract has been advocating the use of AI to monitor inmates talking to each other.
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The Pre-Panel for 20 May 2024
20 May 2024Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss "BBL Drizy" and whether AI art has become soo good… Audio
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RNZ Podcast "Thrift" launched
20 May 2024RNZ podcast producer and presenter Katy Gosset has a brand new six part series about to launch all about saving money, making budgets go further and expert tips… Audio
Tech Tuesday with Paul Spain
Today tech commentator and chief executive of Gorilla Technology Paul Spain speaks to Jesse about longer lasting batteries in microsoft lap tops as well as a new privacy tool to stop all AI work being… Audio
Company with NZ prison contract advocates for AI use behind bars
An American conglomerate with a major New Zealand prison contract has been advocating the use of AI to monitor inmates talking to each other.
The Pre-Panel for 20 May 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss "BBL Drizy" and whether AI art has become soo good even the pro's can't tell. Audio
Television Critic: Pratik Navani
Today Pratik talks to Jesse about The 3 Body Problem, ExMen '97 and Malcolm in the Middle. Audio
RNZ Podcast "Thrift" launched
RNZ podcast producer and presenter Katy Gosset has a brand new six part series about to launch all about saving money, making budgets go further and expert tips on fiscal responsibility. Audio
What police use number plate images for
Police mostly used the AI-driven tech to corroborate existing evidence, place vehicles at times and locations for an investigation, and as supporting evidence in criminal cases.
Baby Reindeer: How are we still talking about it?
Nearly 60 million people have watched Netflix show Baby Reindeer. Culture 101's Perlina Lau looks at why we're captivated by the story - and the aftermath.
Media oversight one-stop-shop stopped
A plan to update the system for regulating our media content has been running under the radar for years. Some agencies that do the job now have backed the move to one single body, but this week the… Video
Mediawatch for 19 May 2024
A long-running plan to reform the oversight of our media has come to a sudden halt; how public toilets suddenly became political this week. Audio
Playing Favourites with Dame Jane Campion
Dame Jane Campion talks to Susie Ferguson about the intense job of directing movies, her love of napping in the bush and losing a baby as she won international acclaim for her 1993 film The Piano. Audio
Singer Hollie Smith unveils her debut art exhibition
Many people will be familiar with the name Hollie Smith, she is one of the country's most successful music artists with three #1 debuting solo albums, and a slew of awards under her belt. But in… Audio
Joy Womack: the American ballerina who danced for Russia
At just fifteen years old Joy Womack left her family home in Texas and travelled to Moscow to follow her dream of becoming a Prima Ballerina at the world-renowned Bolshoi Ballet Company. In the face… Video, Audio
Connie Walker: Stolen, murdered and ignored, Indigenous women
Award-winning Canadian investigative journalist Connie Walker had been telling stories about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls for years, and wondering why they received so little… Audio
Film Review with Dom Corry
Today Dom talks to Jesse about new Netflix movie Unfrosted, horror/thriller The Strangers and family fantasy film IF. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - TVNZ's cuts hit the screen
Midweek Mediawatch - Colin Peacock talks to Emile Donovan about Fair Go and Sunday coming to a sad but dignified end this week at TVNZ, as the broadcaster itself copped criticism for its handling of… Audio
Māori, Pasifika risk discrimination from new police technology - expert
Similar tech in America frequently falsely accuses people of colour of being someone else, Dr Karaitiana Taiuru says. Audio
What is Blockout 2024?
Is a new trend of blocking celebrities and influencers helping the people of Gaza?
The Pre-Panel for 15 May 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss the QR codes replacing wait staff in resturants. Audio
Wairarapa Times-Age newspaper purchased by Stuff
The newspaper's local, rural and real estate was a natural fit for Stuff's regional network, its managing director says.
Dr Jonathan Haidt on devices and mental health
A surge of suffering is happening to teenagers around the world with rising rates of anxiety, depression and self harm. We changed their childhoods with smartphones says social psychologist Dr… Audio