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Tech firms like to make cancelling subscriptions infuriatingly hard – but regulators are starting to crack down
Big Tech companies have made it challenging to unsubscribe from their services. But regulation is coming and may provide relief for consumers struggling to easily find the cancel option.
Is AI dominance inevitable? A technology ethicist says no, actually
The argument has been put forth that with the widespread adoption of AI, the technology is destined to dominate humanity. Here’s why I think that won’t necessarily be the case…
Griffin on Tech: What Trump 2.0 means for the world of tech
A lot has been written about this in the last 24 hours, so I want to devote this week’s column to some of the best commentary I could find coming out of the US analysing areas of tech where Trump’s authority will likely be felt…
Griffin on Tech: Aussie Government’s mixed Copilot results, tech titans get political
Australia has explored how its public servants are using Microsoft’s AI Copilot with efficiency gains observed, but barriers to adoption also identified. America goes to the polls next week in an election where the tech titans have made their presence felt like never before.
Farewell to NZRise: Reflecting on a legacy and the need for Government Advocacy
NZRise was a mighty volunteer advocacy group, with a legacy worth celebrating, read about the highs and lows and why NZRise is winding up now in 2024.
Kiwi tech startups urged to get serious about cyber threats
The government’s security agencies have published advice for startups to keep their networks and intellectual property safe as Five Eyes nations identify growing cyber threats with an espionage bent.