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The Ultimate Guide to AI Models

A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for AI Models.

What to know about AI Models

AI Models are at the heart of the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence, powering innovations across industries from healthcare and finance to marketing and cybersecurity. This tag brings together stories about the latest developments in AI models, including new platforms, integrations, and enhancements that organizations use to boost their operational capabilities, improve customer experiences, and address challenges like data quality and security.

Readers can explore how companies like Hitachi, Red Hat, NVIDIA, and Oracle are accelerating enterprise AI adoption with hybrid cloud deployments, advanced AI inference tools, and powerful computing infrastructures. Discussions also cover important topics like AI transparency, ethical AI use, and regulatory frameworks such as the EU AI Act, which are shaping how AI models are trusted and governed.

Whether focusing on cutting-edge generative AI technologies, the role of open-source AI models, or practical implementations in sectors like video analytics, cybersecurity, and robotic automation, stories under this tag provide valuable insights into the current state and future direction of AI model development and deployment. For those interested in understanding how AI models transform businesses and society, this collection offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview.

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Recent AI Models News

Trade Me sees 20% campaign performance improvement using new tools
Data governance

Trade Me sees 20% campaign performance improvement using new tools

New Zealand's largest online auction site, Trade Me, has improved campaign performance by 20% using AI predictive models and tools to optimise personalisation.

Tue, 13th Feb 2024

CarbonCrop launches native regeneration scheme, backed by AI
Sustainability

CarbonCrop launches native regeneration scheme, backed by AI

Granted exclusively for native forest, Native CCUs are the first voluntary carbon credits of their kind available in New Zealand.

Mon, 4th Jul 2022

OSS Group signs on as Dataiku's first NZ partner
Artificial Intelligence

OSS Group signs on as Dataiku's first NZ partner

Dataiku partners with OSS Group to expand its AI and machine learning reach in New Zealand, empowering local organisations with cutting-edge data solutions.

Wed, 1st Apr 2020

AI for Good: DataRobot launches new programme to empower non-profits
Machine learning

AI for Good: DataRobot launches new programme to empower non-profits

AI for Good: Powered by DataRobot will see DataRobot collaborate with up to 10 organisations in 2019 to develop automated machine learning applications.

Wed, 24th Jul 2019

Pure Storage adds power to Kiwi VR/AI workspace
Augmented Reality

Pure Storage adds power to Kiwi VR/AI workspace

The partnership includes the installation of a Kubernetes cluster backed by high-performance storage to accelerate the training of AI models.

Tue, 29th May 2018

New T-Switch helps businesses mitigate risk from AI
General Data Protection Regulation

New T-Switch helps businesses mitigate risk from AI

Businesses are increasingly deploying AI to gain better insights into customer needs and provide more personalised service, sales, and marketing.

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017

HERE launches Studio for no-code apps in regulated firms
Digital Transformation

HERE launches Studio for no-code apps in regulated firms

Regulated firms can let non-technical staff build apps in a controlled browser, using approved AI tools and existing security controls.

Today

Valantor buys EyeLevel to launch visual intelligence
Chief Technology Officers

Valantor buys EyeLevel to launch visual intelligence

Enterprises can now run AI on sensitive documents in private or air-gapped systems, reducing security and compliance risks.

Today

NVIDIA touts Blackwell's AI efficiency gains in racks
Energy efficient

NVIDIA touts Blackwell's AI efficiency gains in racks

Energy and cooling limits are becoming the real bottleneck for AI operators, as NVIDIA says Blackwell racks can lift output within fixed power budgets.

Today

Warburg Pincus backs Oxylabs in USD $130 million deal
Risk & Compliance

Warburg Pincus backs Oxylabs in USD $130 million deal

The deal values the web data infrastructure group at USD $3.6 billion as investors back the systems helping AI agents gather online information.

Yesterday

AI now drives live cyber attacks, Check Point says
AI Ethics & Governance

AI now drives live cyber attacks, Check Point says

Security teams face faster, harder-to-trace intrusions as AI is now being used to write attack code and run deception during breaches.

Yesterday

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 models with new coding push
IT Industry

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 models with new coding push

Businesses could see faster, cheaper AI coding and office workflows as OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.6 with stronger safeguards.

Last week

Vection wins Retelit certification for Algho AI platform
Small Business

Vection wins Retelit certification for Algho AI platform

The certification opens Retelit's enterprise and public sector client base to Vection's Algho platform after live testing at an Italian data centre.

Last week

Robbyant open-sources robot model for multiple types
Manufacturing

Robbyant open-sources robot model for multiple types

The model could cut retraining costs for factories and warehouses by controlling different robot types with one system, Robbyant said.

Last week

Google unveils Gemini 3.5 Live Translate & Android 17
Productivity

Google unveils Gemini 3.5 Live Translate & Android 17

Android users will get new security and multitasking tools first, as Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Live Translate and other updates.

Last week

AI spending races ahead of revenue, warns academyEX
Semiconductors

AI spending races ahead of revenue, warns academyEX

Investor hopes are outpacing returns as major tech groups pour US$725 billion into AI this year, academyEX says.

This month

Microsoft invests USD $2.5 billion in Frontier Company
Digital Transformation

Microsoft invests USD $2.5 billion in Frontier Company

The move aims to turn corporate AI trials into measurable gains, with 6,000 specialists embedded inside customer organisations.

This month

Anthropic makes Claude Sonnet 5 default across plans
Tokenisation

Anthropic makes Claude Sonnet 5 default across plans

The update brings stronger autonomous task handling to Free and Pro users, while Anthropic also tightens cyber safeguards by default.

This month

Endava & Wiz partner on AI cloud security services
Managed Services

Endava & Wiz partner on AI cloud security services

Enterprise AI roll-outs will get closer monitoring as Endava adds Wiz tools to spot cloud risks earlier across multi-cloud systems.

This month

Google launches remote MCP server for Gemini Enterprise
Digital Transformation

Google launches remote MCP server for Gemini Enterprise

External coding tools can now reach Google Cloud models and notebooks via an open protocol, while IAM Deny policies keep access tightly governed.

This month