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ChatGPT's big upgrade: Here’s what to know about OpenAI’s GPT-5

The new flagship technology is faster, more accurate and less likely to make stuff up.

These nuclear reactors fit on a flatbed truck. How safe are they?

Hundreds of 'mini-nuke' reactors are expected to be built within the decade.

Grok, is that Gaza? AI image checks mislocate news photos

The photo is actually of 9-year-old Mariam Dawwas in Gaza on August 2, 2025.

British MP launches AI clone to manage 6000+ messages

Sewards released an AI version of himself to manage his constituent messages.

Tesla grants $49.1b in shares to retain Musk

Tesla's board calls Musk a 'magnet for hiring and retaining talent'.

From an anti-glare TV to an AI fridge that sees your food: 5 things that struck me at Samsung’s ‘House of Wonder’

Appliances that can talk to each other.

Could dementia patients benefit from an AI companion?

New York Times: Experts say new tech has significant potential – and risk.

Satellites and drone swarms: The new high-tech quest to fight wildfires

Satellites and AI could help firefighters detect wildfires faster and more precisely.

West Auckland game firm hits $105m revenue, leader quits

Hiring in Henderson. PLUS: Ninja Kiwi takes profit, revenue hits.

'Just the start': AI innovation aims to boost GP efficiency

PLUS: A doctor's verdict on AI scribes.

Intel posts $12.9b revenue, cuts 15% of workforce for agility

The US chip maker also cans projects in Germany and Poland.

Air New Zealand inks direct partnership with OpenAI, creates AI customers

Old-school human networking gives the airline an "in" with Open AI.