Politics stories
Wellington group launches AI politician to rebuild public trust
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Parker is an AI politician designed to deliver fact-based, impartial decisions to rebuild trust in politics and combat disinformation.
UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report
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Research shows 55% of UK financial leaders plan to vote Labour, foreseeing positive business impacts, contrasting with 26% expecting negative effects.
Experts urge government action on AI misinformation regulation
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AI-generated misinformation is sparking regulatory calls in the UK, as satirical deepfakes and digital policy gaps threaten democracy and tech leadership.
Microsoft privacy concerns calls for greater emphasis on security measures
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Privacy concerns around Microsoft's new Recall feature lead experts to advise businesses on protective measures, including policy updates and advanced IT solutions.
'UK's crucial infrastructure under major threat from cyber attacks' report reveals
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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The National Cyber Security Centre's annual review reveals a sustained and significant cyber threat to the UK's crucial infrastructure.
What Amazon wanted from New Zealand's prime minister
Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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Mega-company Amazon asked Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for help over billion-dollar data centres it is building here, and to have input on policy.
Multinational CIOs called on to address digital geopolitics
Wed, 24th Aug 2022
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Technology governance issues arising from global politics have led to digital geopolitics becoming a concern for multinational CIOs, says Gartner.
Link revealed between censorship and VPN surges across Asia
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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Countries across Asia are experiencing a surge of VPN networks, an uptake that is likely due to increased censorship in the region.
Trump social media ban too little, too late
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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Social media's suspension of Trump does little to combat online misinformation, says Reset Australia's Chris Cooper.
How NZ Labour crushed the National Party on Facebook
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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National Party's broad, varied Facebook campaign may have contributed to their election loss, says digital marketing expert.
UPDATED: Election 2020 - Which parties care about tech's role in New Zealand
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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Technology should be flying high when it comes to government investment and commitment from New Zealand's political parties. But is it?.
Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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Ahead of New Zealand’s general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.
Oracle staff condemn Larry Ellison's support for Donald Trump
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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Over 7,000 Oracle employees urge the company to reassess its ethics and diversity stance after founder Larry Ellison's public support for Donald Trump.
Geopolitics, economy motivating cyber activity in APAC-AN/Z
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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cybersecurity
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Flashpoint's Aaron Shraberg says economic tensions between the US, China, and North Korea are influencing risk management decisions in APAC.
Flashpoint: APAC companies must factor geopolitics in cyber strategies
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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As geopolitical tensions spike, APAC firms must integrate political risk into their cyber strategies, as both criminal and state-sponsored threats grow.
SA Labor promises $35 million Adelaide internet investment if re-elected
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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South Australian Labor Government promises Australia's fastest internet if re-elected, investing $35m in new infrastructure.
Four reasons why your company should get political on social media
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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It’s now an expectation of consumers that brands will weigh in current events and politics, and share their values.
Wellington technology group create an AI politician
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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A Wellington tech group launches SAM, the Virtual Politician, to explore if AI can improve political engagement and decision-making by providing unbiased facts.
Thankyou CEO, Canterbury Uni youth counselor announced as speakers at Festival for the Future
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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Canterbury Uni's youth counselor and Thankyou CEO to inspire at Festival for the Future, tackling crucial youth topics.
Web petition wants students to become informed voters
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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politics
Could lowering the voting age and giving young people political skills make an impact on youth voting? Could be a great class discussion.