Technology

Six months after Australia banned social media for under-16s, teens are bypassing it. But could this pragmatic policy still protect the next generation of kids?

SpaceX is going public with massive losses, a plan for space AI data centres, and an iron grip on voting rights for Elon Musk. Here is what investors need to know.

The most professional-looking answers, backed by strongest-looking citations, were also the most likely to contain buried factual errors,

Treasury report reveals NZ government data handled by unvetted offshore vendors, highlighting cybersecurity gaps and procurement failures across the public sector.

While naval confrontations dominate South China Sea headlines, the real battle for global digital dominance unfolds beneath the waves, where fragile cables carry 95% of internet traffic.

The real battle for global dominance isn't happening above the South China Sea's waves, but in the depths below, where fragile fiber-optic cables carry 95% of the world's internet traffic.

Five New Zealanders caught in global law enforcement sting using fake encrypted app, exposing how technology shapes modern crime and surveillance in digital age.

Five New Zealanders caught in global law enforcement sting that exploited 'secure' messaging app, revealing major methamphetamine syndicate and raising digital privacy questions.

As Woolworths prepares AI shopping assistant Olive, questions arise about consumer autonomy versus convenience in the age of algorithmic decision-making.

Woolworths' AI assistant Olive is set to make shopping decisions for customers. While convenient, this shift raises important questions about consumer autonomy and privacy in our digital age.

Taiwan and US strike landmark semiconductor deal worth $500 billion, reshaping global chip production while maintaining Taiwan's technological leadership.

Taiwan and US strike major semiconductor deal worth $500 billion, reshaping global chip production while maintaining Taiwan's tech leadership amid geopolitical tensions.

Foodstuffs South Island reveals six of ten repeat supermarket offenders are under 18, as facial recognition trial tackles escalating retail crime across the region.

Facial recognition trial in South Island supermarkets reveals 60% of top offenders are teens, sparking debate about youth crime, privacy rights, and social solutions.

Landmark lawsuit alleges ChatGPT contributed to murder, raising urgent questions about AI safety and corporate responsibility in tech development.

UNESCO leads high-level talks on information integrity at BRIDGE Summit 2025, bringing global leaders together to tackle misinformation and rebuild trust in our digital age.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed launches groundbreaking AI governance initiative, offering a progressive blueprint for human-centered digital transformation worldwide.