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Goldsmith pushing ahead despite threats from tech giants over media law

Media Minister Paul Goldsmith is sticking to his plan in the face of possible backlash from tech giants like Google and Meta over a new law that could force them to fund New Zealand journalism outlets.

Goldsmith announced in July that the government would proceed with the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, which was originally drafted by the previous government.

13 September 2024

Lindsay Mitchell reveals Wellington MSD data doesn’t add up

Researcher Lindsay Mitchell asks “How big is the growth in Jobseeker benefit receipt in the Wellington region and how does it compare to other regions?” According to the latest Ministry of Social Development (MSD) data, Wellington’s Jobseeker numbers don’t seem as bad compared to regions like Auckland and Waikato.

13 September 2024

Harmful content drives diverse audiences away from broadcasts

New Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) research reveals that more than half of Māori, Pacific Peoples, Asians, and Muslims are avoiding broadcasts due to ‘offensive’ or ‘harmful’ content. Stacey Wood, Chief Executive of the BSA, describes the findings as “sobering insights into these communities’ experiences of harm.”

13 September 2024

ACC plans levy increases to cover rising injury costs

The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) is proposing levy hikes to cover increasing injury and rehabilitation costs. ACC’s CEO Megan Main acknowledges the strain this may place on people struggling with a cost of living crisis, but says it’s necessary to ensure future generations aren’t burdened by today’s claims.

13 September 2024

Are New Zealand households really better off today than in 1994?

Did your parents have it easier? In 1994, a household earning $80,000 was considered well-off. Fast forward to 2024, and to match that same purchasing power, you’d need an income of over $200,000. While inflation has impacted wages, housing costs are what have really skyrocketed.

13 September 2024

Just wishful thinking or can Australia really stop kids from logging onto social media?

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced plans to block children under 16 from social media by the end of the year, but enforcing this ban might be tough. Trials in the UK and US show that while age verification technology exists, tech workarounds like VPNs are big hurdles and privacy concerns are a major factor.

13 September 2024

AI chatbots might be helpful, but they’re also quietly left-leaning, according to new research

David Rozado from Otago Polytechnic conducted a study running political questionnaires on 24 different AI models, including ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, and found that most of these chatbots lean to the left.