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NZ’s quiet but critical role in Artemis II – Herald Now ft Paul Spain
Herald Now host Ryan Bridge speaks with Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain about New Zealand’s largely unseen yet significant role in NASA’s Artemis II mission.What begins with a curious question about wool in space unfolds into a broader discussion about Kiwi...
Social Media Faces Its “Big Tobacco” Moment – Herald Now ft Paul Spain
In what's being dubbed "Big Tech's Big Tobacco Moment," a recent US jury ruling has found Meta and YouTube liable for causing social media addiction, particularly amongst young users. Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain recently discussed the significant implications of...
Surviving Ramageddon Advice for Tech Buyers – ThreeNews ft Paul Spain
If you’ve shopped for a new laptop, phone, or even fridge lately, you might’ve felt the sting of rapidly increasing prices. This surge, now being dubbed “Ramageddon”, isn’t just media hype, it’s being felt across Aotearoa, impacting businesses and families alike. The...
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Urgent Reform Needed for Police Technology Security – One News ft Paul Spain
An urgent review of the New Zealand Police’s computer systems and digital security protocols has been prompted by recent events within the force.The independent review was triggered following the resignation of Deputy Police Commissioner Jevin McSkimming amid...
Facial Recognition Supermarkets, Crime Prevention vs Privacy – Herald Now ft Paul Spain
In this Herlad Now interview Paul Spain shares insights on the recent tentative endorsement from the Privacy Commissioner for Foodstuffs to use facial recognition in their stores, exploring both the immediate impact on crime and the broader implications for privacy...
Google’s AI Breaches New Zealand Name Suppression Orders – One News ft Paul Spain
Legal experts are concerned over reports that Google's AI service is violating name suppression orders issued by New Zealand courts, thus making names of defendants publicly accessible. New Zealand law treats the breach of name suppression orders as a crime, and now...
One NZ Launches World-First Satellite Text Service – 3News ft Paul Spain
One NZ has made history by launching its groundbreaking Satellite to Mobile service, powered by SpaceX's Starlink satellites. This innovative service positions New Zealand as a global leader in satellite communication technology. From a business perspective, this...
The dangers of ‘Deepfakes’ explored – Sky News ft Paul Spain
Paul Spain joins experts as they reveal the dangers of deepfake technology and its use in scams and video manipulation. They highlight the difficulty of detection and ethical concerns.
Will Australian public line up for the Vision Pro spatial computing revolution? – Sky News ft Paul Spain
Paul Spain and other tech experts weigh in on Apple’s Vision Pro launch into Australia. They discuss the potential impact and market reception. Will this cutting-edge innovation truly captivate the Australian public?
Humanoid Robots: Answer to Labor Shortages or Cause for Concern? – TVNZ Breakfast ft Paul Spain
On this TVNZ Breakfast segment Paul Spain shares his insights on the potential implications of robotics in labor-intensive industries and the balance between human workers and technology, in response to Musk's announcement that Tesla's humanoid robots could be...
OpenAI’s Voice Engine Raises Concerns for Fraudulent Voice Calls – NewsHub ft Paul Spain
Tools like Open AI's Voice Engine and other AI generation tools could see a rise in sophisticated scams, Paul Spain discusses how accessible these tool can be.
Musk vs. Altman for AI Supremacy – NewsHub ft Paul Spain
Paul Spain provides insight into Elon Musk and Sam Altman's public feud over the future of AI, with Musk and Altman at odds over control, collaboration, and the safety of artificial intelligence.