The narrative from tech companies that AI will mainly augment jobs is looking increasingly hollow as evidence grows that the case for implementing AI largely rests on cutting labour costs.

Loneliness is no longer a silent epidemic — but have we made meaningful progress? This post revisits the global and local conversation, from UK policy shifts to new research here in Aotearoa - and the role digital technology plays in this space.

As an Aussie warship causes havoc for wireless internet providers, UK peers make a stand on copyright and AI, a major facial recognition trial proves its worth, and Wellington’s tech luminaries outline their ideas to revive the capital’s fortunes.

New research from EY reveals that Aotearoa New Zealand is lagging behind global counterparts when it comes to trust in AI.

New Zealand’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must embrace digital transformation or risk falling behind in an increasingly competitive global economy, says accounting software giant Xero. 

AI efficiencies and investment priorities features strongly in the latest wave of job layoffs at Microsoft, but a revamp of vocational training locally sees a glaring gap when it comes to all things tech.