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Air NZ inks direct partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI
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Air NZ inks direct partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI

Air New Zealand has signed a deal to work with ChatGPT maker OpenAI on multiple projects, including using artificial intelligence to test new products and services before presenting them to a human focus group.The agreement also gives Companion AI – the airline’s deployment of Ch...

Staff reporters 24 Jul 2025
Govt funds $24m for AI and biotech collaborations with Singapore
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Govt funds $24m for AI and biotech collaborations with Singapore

The AI projects are intended to support an ageing population.

Staff reporters 24 Jul 2025
Global uncertainty at its highest level in decades – RBNZ
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Global uncertainty at its highest level in decades – RBNZ

Tariffs are likely to mean a weaker global economy and weaker demand for New Zealand’s exports, but the fall in export demand is likely to be much smaller than what occurred during the Global Financial Crisis, says central bank chief economist Paul Conway.“The imposition of tarif...

Rebecca Howard 24 Jul 2025
Tāwhaki joint venture gets $5.85m for space growth
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Tāwhaki joint venture gets $5.85m for space growth

The Tāwhaki joint venture has received a $5.85 million boost from the Government to support the growth of New Zealand's space and advanced aviation sectors.Space Minister Judith Collins announced the funding, highlighting the rapid growth of these sectors, with the space indu...

BD AI 24 Jul 2025