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.

Cloud computing is rapidly transforming New Zealand’s digital landscape, with public cloud spending set to nearly double by 2028 and the technology now underpinning almost 6% of the nation’s GDP. 

While regulation like the GDPR is often unfairly scapegoated for the continent’s woes, it is not exempt from criticism.

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.

A flawed plan for an under-16s social media ban, new leadership for science and tech, a funding windfall for advanced tech, and the PM’s ambition to emulate Ireland’s foreign investment success.

If you’ve been watching Meta and Microsoft’s latest financial results and thinking, “Wow, tech is back!” well, enjoy the party while it lasts.  Because just beyond the confetti and Mark Zuckerberg’s AI-powered smile, there’s a freight train of tariffs and antitrust headaches barreling straight for Silicon Valley’s golden children.