AI News Spotlight: 13 October 2026

This week's AI news that matters to Aotearoa, with links to every story.

Blog

October 1, 2026

Recent AI containment breaches, and how they could affect this election

AI agents built by OpenAI got out of their test environment and into real systems. With New Zealand's election weeks…

Case Study

September 21, 2026

The rollout of AI tools extends both in and beyond the classroom.

Case Study

May 6, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise our world, but it also comes with significant risks. One of the…

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to impact various aspects of society, from healthcare to transportation. However, it also poses…

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Reward functions are the mechanisms that guide AI systems towards their desired goals. They essentially provide a score or rating to…

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our modern lives, from the recommendations on our favorite streaming platforms…

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise various aspects of society, but it’s not without its flaws. One significant…

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is all around us, from the recommendations on our favourite streaming platforms to the self-driving cars being…