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.
Kiwi AI Models News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
MSP buyers focus on margins as AI reshapes M&A market
Private equity buyers are valuing managed service providers on recurring revenue and gross margins as AI uncertainty slows technology dealmaking.
New Zealand has a talent problem, and it's becoming a security risk
Skills shortages are leaving New Zealand firms exposed as AI adoption outpaces cyber and governance expertise across key sectors.
Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis
AI could boost New Zealand's economy by NZD $36 billion, as Google advances digital infrastructure with the Honomoana subsea cable and AI initiatives.
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.
HSO acquires NZ's Aware Group to boost global AI capabilities
HSO, expanding its global footprint in AI, acquires New Zealand-based Aware Group to enhance its business-relevant AI solutions using Microsoft Cloud technology.
OPPO launches Reno12 AI phones in New Zealand market
OPPO launches the AI-packed Reno12 and Reno12 Pro in New Zealand, revolutionising accessibility in the AI phone market with prices from NZD $799.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to AI Models
SUSE named Gartner Leader for container management
RevEng.AI launches binary analysis models for code
Broadcom adds AI security tools to VMware Tanzu Platform
Gartner sees securing AI market hit USD $4.8bn in 2027
Everpure named Gartner leader for enterprise storage
Featured News
Jamf launches AI Governance to enhance visibility, security
IT teams can now track AI models on Apple fleets to curb data leaks and token spend as businesses wrestle with shadow AI.
AI models expose new attack surfaces through misconfiguration
Misconfigured models are giving attackers a fresh route into cloud systems, raising the risk of data theft and service compromise.
Expert Columns
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
Female representation in AI is a win-win situation for businesses
AI's rising energy demands put climate pledges at risk
How Schneider Electric and NVIDIA are redefining AI data center design
Data quality issues - Top causes and consequences
From AI pilots to productions: Why 2026 will be the year APAC organisations go all-in on real-time
2026: AI turns inward as virtualisation is rewritten
How agility & energy will shape Australia's AI in 2026
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent AI Models News
Visa's AI averts fraud worth $273m in New Zealand banks
Visa uses AI to help New Zealand financial institutions prevent $273m in fraud, marking a three-fold increase from 2021 and highlighting the pivotal role of AI in financial security.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OpenAI scientist urges slowdown on AI race amid safety fears
Rising cyber and alignment risks could force AI labs to slow development, as OpenAI's chief scientist warns safety checks are lagging.
Qualcomm and Amazon team up on AI data centre chips
The pact deepens Qualcomm's push into data-centre hardware as AWS seeks custom chips to cut costs, power use and latency for AI workloads.
Microsoft tightens AI governance as agentic risks rise
Stricter controls on agent identities and tool access aim to curb security and reliability risks as autonomous AI systems spread.
Nvidia agrees USD $12.93 billion deal for Hugging Face
The deal puts a major open AI model hub under Nvidia's control, raising questions over whether its neutrality will survive intact.
CrowdStrike, Telkom Indonesia partner on AI cyber defence
Indonesia's businesses and public bodies could gain stronger protection as Telkom adopts CrowdStrike's Falcon platform and co-develops AI security services.
CrowdStrike launches SafeMind and cyber defence AI lab
Enterprise security teams could see faster breach detection and response as CrowdStrike's new AI models are trained on live threat data.
Microsoft expands AI oversight in 2026 transparency report
New controls and tests are being added as agentic AI systems spread, with Microsoft warning that risks now span tools, data and users.
NVIDIA expands NVLink Fusion with new NVHBM memory
Cloud builders could gain more compute headroom, as NVIDIA shifts memory control off the chip and opens NVHBM to multiple suppliers.
TrendAI tops CyberGym with 97% exploit-remediation rate
Enterprises could cut their exposure window as TrendAI's AESIR scored 97% on an independent benchmark against confirmed software flaws.
Ciena says AI services to drive telecoms revenue growth
Telecom operators face urgent network upgrades as most expect AI and managed fibre services to be major new revenue sources.
Nintex unifies automation & AI in platform overhaul
Organisations can now govern and deploy workflows, apps and AI together in one environment, aiming to cut rollout friction across departments.
AMD launches calculator for enterprise AI deployment costs
Rising token bills may push firms towards local or hybrid AI, as AMD's new tool estimates when hardware beats cloud-only spending.
Apple unveils M6 Mac mini with faster AI performance
Faster on-device AI and new connectivity are now central to Apple's smallest desktop, with models aimed at creators and developers.