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The Ultimate Guide to Large Language Models

A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Large Language Models (LLMs).

What to know about Large Language Models

Large Language Models (LLMs) stand at the forefront of artificial intelligence, transforming how businesses, developers, and industries operate. These extensive AI models, trained on vast datasets, excel in understanding and generating human-like text, enabling innovations ranging from advanced chatbots and AI co-pilots to sophisticated data analytics and cybersecurity solutions.

The recent wave of developments highlights their expanding role across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, customer service, and cybersecurity. Readers exploring these stories can gain insights into how LLMs are being integrated into enterprise software, cloud platforms, and security frameworks to enhance productivity, automate complex workflows, and address emerging AI risks such as data privacy and adversarial attacks.

Moreover, these narratives emphasize the dynamic challenges and advancements surrounding LLMs—covering technical breakthroughs, collaborative industry partnerships, and regulatory considerations. By following this tag, readers will stay informed about the evolving landscape of Large Language Models, their applications, security implications, and the strategic significance they hold for future technological progress.

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Recent Large Language Models News

Pead launches GEO service to shape AI brand answers
Marketing

Pead launches GEO service to shape AI brand answers

Auckland agency Pead launches GEO service to help brands influence how AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini answer consumer queries.

Wed, 11th Feb 2026

New AI training programmes to address New Zealand's skills gap
Skills shortage

New AI training programmes to address New Zealand's skills gap

The Institute of Data is launching new Data Science and AI training programmes on 8 April 2025 to tackle New Zealand's critical skills gap in AI expertise.

Tue, 18th Mar 2025

Exclusive: Celonis' Alex Lowe discusses how AI is transforming decision-making
Data Insights

Exclusive: Celonis' Alex Lowe discusses how AI is transforming decision-making

Alex Lowe from Celonis reveals how AI is revolutionising decision-making, enhancing productivity by processing unstructured data more efficiently.

Thu, 24th Oct 2024

FAR partners with Custom D to revolutionise research access
Partners

FAR partners with Custom D to revolutionise research access

The Foundation for Arable Research partners with Custom D to implement AI technology, aiming to simplify access to a vast library of crop research and improve user experience.

Mon, 30th Sep 2024

How small businesses can harness the productivity power of AI
Generative AI

How small businesses can harness the productivity power of AI

AI is helping small businesses in New Zealand tackle productivity issues, crucial amid tough economic conditions, by automating tasks and optimising workflows.

Thu, 12th Sep 2024

CCL unveils Copilot readiness workshop for Microsoft 365
Copilots

CCL unveils Copilot readiness workshop for Microsoft 365

CCL has launched a readiness workshop for Copilot, a Microsoft 365 service. Expected to empower private enterprises and public organisations with AI capabilities, it aims to boost productivity, creativity, and connectivity securely.

Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Inaugural NZ tech event addresses our digital future
Sustainability

Inaugural NZ tech event addresses our digital future

Spark Business Labs held Future State 2023 yesterday at Auckland's Spark Arena, inviting a range of business and thought leaders to discuss the future of work.

Fri, 12th May 2023

Check Point launches AI tool to test exploitability
Threat intelligence

Check Point launches AI tool to test exploitability

Security teams could cut alert backlogs as the new system flags only flaws that can be exploited in a specific environment.

Today

Google Cloud launches AI Threat Defence against attacks
Digital Transformation

Google Cloud launches AI Threat Defence against attacks

The new service aims to help firms keep pace as AI-powered criminals automate attacks faster than security teams can patch flaws.

Yesterday

Alibaba Cloud joins PyTorch Foundation as Platinum member
Chief Technology Officers

Alibaba Cloud joins PyTorch Foundation as Platinum member

It gives Alibaba Cloud a board seat at the open source group as it seeks to shape AI software used across rival hardware platforms.

Yesterday

AppOmni launches Marlin AI for SaaS security teams
Threat intelligence

AppOmni launches Marlin AI for SaaS security teams

The tool aims to cut the time analysts spend on SaaS threat reviews as security teams grapple with rising alert volumes and noise.

3 days ago

EC-Council launches AI governance framework & tool
Digital Transformation

EC-Council launches AI governance framework & tool

Only 1% of leaders think their AI governance is mature, as businesses rush to deploy systems without enough controls in place.

3 days ago

Gainsight launches Developer Studio & Skilljar tie-up
Digital Transformation

Gainsight launches Developer Studio & Skilljar tie-up

Customer support teams could gain more control as the new toolkit cuts developer queues and ties training into community hubs.

3 days ago

Bugcrowd launches RL environments for AI security training
Skills shortage

Bugcrowd launches RL environments for AI security training

The platform aims to help AI developers move beyond benchmark tests, as models struggle to tackle real-world vulnerabilities safely and reliably.

3 days ago

Employees use personal AI accounts for work, study finds
Productivity

Employees use personal AI accounts for work, study finds

Companies may be exposing sensitive data as staff use personal AI accounts for work nearly two-thirds of the time, researchers found.

3 days ago

Apple registers genai subdomain ahead of WWDC AI pitch
Personalisation

Apple registers genai subdomain ahead of WWDC AI pitch

Developers could get a clearer AI roadmap at WWDC, after a newly registered subdomain fuelled speculation about Apple's next software pitch.

4 days ago

OWC launches Stack AI to boost local model running
Digital Transformation

OWC launches Stack AI to boost local model running

Businesses can now run larger AI models locally on existing Windows and Linux PCs, reducing cloud costs and keeping sensitive data on-site.

Last week

TripleLift finds AI standoff in advertising industry
Advertising Technologies

TripleLift finds AI standoff in advertising industry

Most advertisers are still wary of handing creative work to AI, with trust and brand safety slowing adoption despite centralised plans.

Last week

Geordie links Claude Enterprise to security controls
Chief Information Security Officer

Geordie links Claude Enterprise to security controls

Enterprise teams can now monitor chats, files and project logs in Claude, closing a security gap as AI tools take on more workplace tasks.

Last week

MIND first data security firm in Anthropic cyber scheme
Security Operations Centres

MIND first data security firm in Anthropic cyber scheme

Broader Claude access should help MIND sharpen data discovery and loss prevention for customers, after it joined Anthropic's cyber scheme.

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