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PyTorch Foundation adds nine members, including Shopify
The expansion signals deeper industry backing for open source AI as three new platinum members join the foundation's ecosystem.

Life 'closed in' as woman hits barriers getting pet registered as disability assist dog
Kiko can sense changes in Joanne Marshall's blood pressure but the organisation that can certify him says he isn't ready.

'A distinct safety issue' - former polling booth manager fears staff will face voter anger
Sue May fears people will not realise they had been "deprived of their right to vote" until they turn up at the ballot box.

Police quietly set up AI lab to test new machines
The lab has worked with a Meta translation tool, an AI forensic data analyser called BelkaGPT and with implementing an AI transcription app.

Financial mentors issue Chrisco warning
Financial mentors are worried some people may be taking on commitments with Christmas goods companies without proper consideration of whether it is affordable.

Here's how much wealth New Zealanders have tied up in property
A property data firm says $78.1 billion worth of residential property has changed hands over the past year.

NiCE named Gartner CCaaS leader as AI revenue jumps
AI annual recurring revenue climbed to USD $362 million in the second quarter, as NiCE won a top Gartner ranking in cloud contact centre software.

Lodestone Energy to make NZX debut after $75m IPO
The solar power company starts trading on the NZX today after raising $75 million in the first significant initial public offering on the exchange in about five years.

Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule
A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.

Nvidia and Microsoft want to kill PC gaming’s shader-stutter nightmare
PC gaming’s shader-stutter nightmare might finally be heading to the grave. Nvidia’s new GeForce 621.01 driver adds support for Microsoft’s Advanced Shader Delivery technology, starting with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Gears of War: E-Day. That might just sound like a bullet point buried in another Game Ready driver...

Campaign group says cost biggest barrier for dental care, welcomes student boost
"Nearly half of New Zealand adults have unmet need for dental care due to cost," Dental for All campaigner Hana Pilkinton-Ching said.

Starship Hospital nurse warns staff shortages leading to dire consequences
Staffing levels are leading to issues like children not getting their medication on time and even dosing errors, the nurse said.

Northland police officer faces serious assault charges
The officer faces one charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and one of wounding with intent to injure.

Would KiwiSaver tax change just help wealthy?
The ACT Party wants to remove the government contribution to KiwiSaver accounts, and instead, make investment earnings in superannuation schemes tax-free.

Radio presenter's 'wobbles' over Children in Need cycling challenge
Owain Wyn Evans says the 400-mile challenge doesn't "feel like a thing I'm able to do".

The Auckland Debate: Bed levy and fast-track changes vs housing certainty
Labour wants housing projects out of fast-track and would give Auckland the power to charge bed taxes if elected, while National says the city’s housing intensification settings are settled.

Automotive IT leaders struggle to deliver modernisation
Only 43% of automotive IT leaders pursuing core system integration said the work was live, highlighting a gap between plans and plant-floor reality.

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