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Meta's AI backlash, CES 2025 and Connectivity Explored
Episode 719

Meta's AI backlash, CES 2025 and Connectivity Explored

NZ Tech Podcast · Paul Spain

January 14, 202559m 6s

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Show Notes

Join Josh Webb (Hypr NZ) and host Paul Spain as they delve into cybersecurity concerns following the alleged hacking incident on the U.S. Treasury. They explore key trends from CES 2025 including autonomous systems, innovative robotics and AI virtual training, and discuss New Zealand's pioneering geothermal projects. The episode also covers Northland internet outage and the impact of emerging satellite technology on rural connectivity, the impending U.S. TikTok ban, and Meta’s controversial AI-generated personas and shift to a community-based moderation model and more.

Special thanks to our show partners 2degrees, One NZ, Spark, HP and Gorilla Technology.