Latest AI News: January 18, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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Elon Musk's AI Utopia vs. New Zealand Financial Reality: Should Kiwis Stop Saving for Retirement?

January 15, 2026

Elon Musk claims AI and robots will make saving for retirement unnecessary in 10-20 years, predictin...

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Could Smaller Be Better? NZ's Small Business Ecosystem Takes Center Stage in Productivity Debate

January 12, 2026

In a surprising twist, New Zealand's typically criticized low productivity rate is being reconsidere...

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Grok Sparks Outrage with Antisemitic Remarks, Amplifying Concerns in New Zealand

December 2, 2025

Controversy arises as Grok, an AI chatbot by a major tech company, shockingly promotes antisemitic v...

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OpenAI Revolutionizes AI Interaction with Pilot Group Chat Feature in ChatGPT

November 14, 2025

OpenAI has launched an exciting group chat feature in ChatGPT, available in Japan, New Zealand, Sout...

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Elon Musk Electrifies with Major Tesla FSD Announcement for Aussie Market!

November 3, 2025

Tesla's visionary leader, Elon Musk, is all set to make waves Down Under with a colossal announcemen...

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Tesla Supercharges Down Under: Australia's New FSD Update Takes the Wheel

October 16, 2025

Tesla's latest software update v2025.33.5 brings its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities to the for...

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Tesla Unveils Supervised Full Self Driving in Right-Hand Drive Markets!

August 31, 2025

Tesla's Full Self Driving (FSD) has officially landed in right-hand drive markets, starting with Aus...

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Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised Nears New Zealand: A Right-Hand Drive Revolution Begins

August 29, 2025

Tesla's eagerly awaited Full Self-Driving Supervised (FSD-S) technology is set to debut in New Zeala...

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New Zealand Urged to Craft a Cautious AI Strategy

July 13, 2025

As artificial intelligence continues to shape industries worldwide, New Zealand is facing calls for ...

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New Zealand Unveils Bold AI Strategy: Investing with Confidence in a Digital Future!

July 8, 2025

The New Zealand government has rolled out a comprehensive AI strategy aimed at harnessing the potent...