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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

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

Everywhen warns AI use is straining energy & water
Productivity

Everywhen warns AI use is straining energy & water

Everywhen warns AI's soaring use is driving up energy and water demand, as Neil D'Mello urges businesses to curb wasteful prompts.

Today

Anthropic hands Petri AI test tool to Meridian Labs
AI Security

Anthropic hands Petri AI test tool to Meridian Labs

Anthropic moves Petri AI alignment tests to Meridian Labs, adding Dish in version 3.0 to make model evaluations more realistic and independent.

Today

AMD launches Instinct MI350P PCIe card for AI inference
Data Protection

AMD launches Instinct MI350P PCIe card for AI inference

AMD unveils Instinct MI350P PCIe card to let enterprises run AI inference in standard air-cooled servers without major data centre upgrades.

Today

Anthropic adds dreaming & multiagent tools for Claude
Netflix

Anthropic adds dreaming & multiagent tools for Claude

Anthropic adds dreaming, outcomes and multiagent orchestration to Claude Managed Agents, giving developers new tools for memory, evaluation and scale.

Today

AI linked to 83% of breaches, Gigamon survey finds
Data Protection

AI linked to 83% of breaches, Gigamon survey finds

Gigamon survey warns AI is now tied to 83% of breaches, with Australian organisations facing rising hybrid cloud risk and visibility gaps.

Today

Rapid7 joins OpenAI cyber programme to speed defence
Digital Transformation

Rapid7 joins OpenAI cyber programme to speed defence

Rapid7 says its tie-up with OpenAI will help security teams speed up vulnerability detection, triage and remediation in a machine-speed threat era.

Today

Dell adds AMD Instinct MI350P support for AI servers
Hybrid Cloud

Dell adds AMD Instinct MI350P support for AI servers

Dell expands its Dell AI Platform with AMD, adding Instinct MI350P PCIe GPUs to PowerEdge servers for easier on-premises AI deployment.

Today

Salsify launches SalsifyIQ an intelligence layer commerce
Commerce Systems

Salsify launches SalsifyIQ an intelligence layer commerce

Salsify adds an AI intelligence layer to help brands manage product data, retailer rules and shopping signals across digital and agentic commerce.

Today

Airbyte launches agents to unify data for AI workflows
Physical Security

Airbyte launches agents to unify data for AI workflows

Airbyte expands into AI tools with Agents, a Context Store that unifies business data from Salesforce, Slack and Jira for better workflows.

Today

Dell & AMD expand on-prem AI servers for enterprises
Network Infrastructure

Dell & AMD expand on-prem AI servers for enterprises

Dell and AMD add MI350P support to PowerEdge servers, giving enterprises a modular way to run generative AI on premises without reworking data centres.

Today

ServiceNow unveils Otto & expands AI Control Tower
Human Capital Management

ServiceNow unveils Otto & expands AI Control Tower

ServiceNow broadens AI governance push with Otto, third-party agent access and wider Control Tower oversight across enterprise systems.

Today

monday.com rebuilds platform around AI work agents
Marketing Technologies

monday.com rebuilds platform around AI work agents

Monday.com rebuilds platform around AI agents as Roy Mann says the company is betting on a new work model for its 250,000 customers.

Yesterday

AI inference becomes core operational workload in firms
Business Continuity

AI inference becomes core operational workload in firms

AI inference is now a core business workload as F5 finds 78% of firms run their own infrastructure and 93% operate across multiple clouds.

Yesterday

PolyAI picks Kong to scale enterprise API platform
Contact Centre

PolyAI picks Kong to scale enterprise API platform

PolyAI taps Kong to unify API management as it expands enterprise AI services, adding self-service onboarding, analytics and monetisation controls.

Yesterday