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Privacy Commissioner warns of AI risks after Australian ban
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Privacy Commissioner warns of AI risks after Australian ban

Two privacy breaches relating to information uploaded to ChatGPT reported.

John Anthony 01 Nov 2024
Former IT contractor pleads guilty days before trial due to start
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Former IT contractor pleads guilty days before trial due to start

A former IT contractor has admitted getting more than $4 million in kickbacks shortly before he was due to go on trial for corruption charges.The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said the man pleaded guilty to receiving over $4m in kickbacks in the bribery and corruption case.A trial w...

Staff reporters 31 Oct 2024
Major NZ firms call for workplace safety shake-up
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Major NZ firms call for workplace safety shake-up

Some of NZ's largest employers have made recommendations to the Government.

John Anthony 31 Oct 2024
AG1 founder Chris Ashenden resigns amid scrutiny of NZ criminal history
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AG1 founder Chris Ashenden resigns amid scrutiny of NZ criminal history

Investigation reveals victims of Chris Ashenden’s property deals never received full court-ordered reparations.The New Zealand founder of a world-leading supplement company has resigned amid a podcast investigation that raised questions over his criminal history and unpaid fines...

Staff reporters 31 Oct 2024


Victoria Young
Victoria Young

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With a professional career spanning New Zealand, Singapore, and London, Victoria Young has been with BusinessDesk since 2019, initially as a senior reporter before taking on the role of investigations editor in 2022, then editor in 2024. 
She has been instrumental in growing BusinessDesk as this country’s premium business news brand.
She was the 2023 recipient of a Brian Gaynor initiative grant.
Victoria holds law and arts degrees from Victoria University of Wellington. 
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