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Facebook Shuts Down Facial Recognition Technology: November 4, 2021

 Facebook Shuts Down Facial Recognition Technology: November 4, 2021 Facebook Shuts Down Facial Recognition Technology: November 4, 2021, 18.07 MB
Thu 4 Nov 2021

Facebook has said it will stop using facial recognition technology and delete its database of one billion faceprints in the coming weeks.

Meta, the company that owns the site and formerly known as Facebook, has recently came under scrutiny for privacy issues and the potential real harm its platforms causes in the real world.

Its Vice President of Artificial Intelligence Jerome Pesenti said in a blog post that the decision is part of a company-wide move to limit the use of facial recognition in their products.

He said while facial recognition technology is a powerful tool to verify identity, it needs strong privacy and transparency controls to let people limit how their faces are used.

Mr Pesenti also said because there are many concerns surrounding privacy and regulators are playing catchup, the company believes that limiting the use of facial recognition to a narrow set of use cases is appropriate.

Dr Andrew Chen is a Research Fellow at the University of Auckland’s Koi Tū - Centre for Informed Futures.  He spoke to Justin Wong.

Covid-19 in Rural Northland: November 4, 2021

 Covid-19 in Rural Northland: November 4, 2021 Covid-19 in Rural Northland: November 4, 2021, 18.81 MB
Thu 4 Nov 2021

The top of Northland remains at Alert Level 3 after fears that Covid-19 is spreading undetected in Northland.

In the same time, an Otago University research into Covid-19 vaccination rates found that numbers are significantly lower in rural areas than in urban areas.

Dr Kyle Eggleton is the Associate Dean of Rural Health from the Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care at the University of Auckland.  He is also a Northland GP with a Maori health provider.  He spoke to Justin Wong.

 

Global methane reductions pledge w/ James Shaw: November 4, 2021

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Thu 4 Nov 2021

New Zealand has joined an international pledge that promises to reduce methane emissions over the next decade but no methane reduction policies and targets would not be changed.

The pledge, which was announced earlier this week during COP 26 in Glasgow, promises to reduce global methane emissions by at least 30 percent from 2020 levels by 2030, but each country doesn’t have to meet that target individually.

Climate Change Minister James Shaw spoke to Justin Wong.

 

The Wire with Justin: November 4, 2021

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Thu 4 Nov 2021

Justin spoke to Climate Change Minister James Shaw on New Zealand joining an international pledge to reduce methane emissions.

International Desk also reports on COP26, with India pledging to become net zero by 2070.

Justin spoke to Dr Kyle Eggleton of Auckland University of Covid-19 in rural Northland.

He also talked to the University of Auckland's Dr Andrew Chen on Facebook shutting down its facial recognition technology.

Justin's International Desk: November 4, 2021

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Thu 4 Nov 2021

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced at COP26 that the country would introduce a target of net zero emissions by 2070, despite it being 20 years later than the US and UK, and 10 years later than Russia and China's targets.

Siddanth Prasad is an assistant professor at the Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability at the O.P. Jindal Global University.  He spoke to Justin Wong

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: November 3, 2021

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Wed 3 Nov 2021

This week on Dear Science, Zazi was joined by AUT Professor Marcus Jones, chatting all things COVID! Marcus talks about the current search for people who never get COVID, what COVID vaccines for young kids could mean for the pandemic, as well as the common antidepressant that slashes the risk of COVID-19 deaths.

The Wire with Zazi and Frances: November 3, 2021

 The Wire with Zazi and Frances: November 3, 2021 The Wire with Zazi and Frances: November 3, 2021, 110.35 MB
Wed 3 Nov 2021

This week on the Wednesday Wire, the show kicks off with Zazi having her regular segment Dear Science with AUT Professor Marcus Jones. They speak about the search for people who never get COVID; discuss what COVID vaccines for young kids could mean for the pandemic; as well as talk about the common antidepressant that slashes the risk of COVID death. 

Zazi then has her regular catch-up with ACT's Brooke van Velden. They talk about the End of Life Choice Act, COP26 and The Act Party’s 'Vax Break policy'. 

After that, Zazi has a chat with Best Food’s Alison Murray, and Baby G Burger’s Owner, Cam Blanchard, about World Sandwich Day, which is today!

Finally, Jemima speaks with Hospitality NZ Auckland’s Jamie Freeman, and Heart of the City’s Viv Beck, about potentially easing restrictions in Tāmaki Makaurau next week, their reactions to the traffic light system and the calls to expand hospitality spaces onto footpaths.

World Sandwich Day w/ Alison Murray and Cam Blanchard: November 3, 2021

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Wed 3 Nov 2021

Today marks World Sandwich Day! Whether it be a Monte Cristo, a breakfast butty, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, today is the day to celebrate them all. 

In Aotearoa New Zealand, many hospo spots have made an effort to celebrate World Sandwich Day, by bringing new sandwich ideas to their menus or by collaborating with their neighbouring businesses to bring some excitement to customers and their own workplace environments.

Zazi spoke with Best Food’s Alison Murray and Baby G Burger’s Owner, Cam Blanchard, about why they are getting involved in celebrating World Sandwich Day. 

They spoke about the history of the sandwich and why it is important to be involved in community festivities, as well as support local businesses, especially in these tough times. 

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones: November 3, 2021

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Wed 3 Nov 2021

This week on Dear Science, Zazi was joined by AUT Professor Marcus Jones, chatting all things COVID! Marcus talks about the current search for people who never get COVID, what COVID vaccines for young kids could mean for the pandemic, as well as the common antidepressant that slashes the risk of COVID-19 deaths.

Current Covid Hurdles for Auckland Businesses w/ Hospitality NZ and Heart of the City: November 03, 2021

 Current Covid Hurdles for Auckland Businesses w/ Hospitality NZ and Heart of the City: November 03, 2021 Current Covid Hurdles for Auckland Businesses w/ Hospitality NZ and Heart of the City: November 03, 2021, 11.87 MB
Wed 3 Nov 2021

New Covid-19 announcements and rule updates have come thick and fast throughout the Delta outbreak period, leaving many Auckland businesses wanting answers. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Hospitality New Zealand Auckland representative Jamie Freeman and Heart of the City, Auckland CBD’s business association, Chief Executive Viv Beck about how some of the government's latest directives have impacted the retail and hospitality sectors. They discuss Monday's announcement that in principle Auckland will move to Alert Level 3 Step 2 on Tuesday 9 November at 11:59pm, the new Covid-19 Protection Framework or traffic light system, and the call for hospitality businesses to expand their outside seating areas to public footpaths.