Artificial Intelligence has become a part of our lives today and can do everything that humans once relied on their education and expertise for. However, in her latest article for Newsroom, the University of Auckland's Senior Lecturer of Marketing, Professor Shahper Richter, says humans get to decide AI's future.
She says the values programmed into AI softwares don't necessarily fit the culture in Aotearoa, and that humans can still take their autonomy back from AI.
Ata mārie! It's Tuesday, and Rosetta and Milly have a great show for you lined up. E whai ake nei, coming up on the show: Political Commentary with Lara Greaves, Parakuihi Pals with Radio Control, Ready Steady Learn and Short Player with Earth Tongue! Whakarongo mai nei.
Rosetta and Milly are joined by Dr Samuela ‘Ofanoa for Ready Steady Learn today, talking about his new study looking into Tiktok videos about gout which often contain misleading and inconsistent information. Whakarongo mai nei!
For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman chats with us about a new solar solution, the periodic table anniversary, and the latest research on human senses
For our weekly catchup with the National Party, Wire Host Sara spoke to National MP Ryan Hamlilton about Wellington’s wastewater treatment plant failure, the State of the Nation, and NZ First’s call for a Māori seats referendum
For Green World, news-teamer Alex spoke to Nikolai Siimes, a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Auckland, about Biodynamic Alternatives to Fungicides
Producer Vihan spoke to the University of Auckland’s Shahper Richter on balancing AI and human values.
In Wellington, failure at the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant has led to millions of liters of wastewater being sent into the Cook Strait.
The incident has shed light on what scientific experts have been saying for years — that water infrastructure in New Zealand is out of date and incapable of handling the growing effect of climate challenges without deeper investment.
The Salvation Army released their State of the Nation report which has found an increase in issues across the justice system, child welfare, and poverty contributing to declining social equality in Aotearoa.
As well, NZ First leader Winston Peters is campaigning on a referendum on Māori seats in New Zealand.
Wire Host Sara spoke to National MP Ryan Hamilton about all of these topics, starting with Moa Point.
This week Lara Greaves joins the Breakfast team to chat about New Zealand First's proposed referendum on Māori seats in parliment, and The Opportunity Party emerging in local politics, particularly that of the Mount Albert electorate.