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Auckland sits near an active faultline, new research suggests, so what next for New Zealand’s biggest city?

The city is exempted from earthquake building rules due to its northerly location, but a study of the Mangatangi Fault has thrown that into question

She confided in ChatGPT the night of her suicide. Now, her mother is suing OpenAI.

About 18 months before Alice Carrier's death in July 2025, the 24-year-old had been confiding in ChatGPT about her relationship problems and suicidal feelings.

Honeywell CEO says AI will 'redefine automation' as labor shortages mount

Honeywell CEO Vimal Kapur said AI is poised to "redefine automation" by helping companies turn operational data into actionable insights.

SpaceX is way ahead of competitors with Starlink, but growth is harder heading into IPO

Heading into its IPO, SpaceX's only profitable business is Starlink. But there are red flags for investors.

Canadian mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT led her daughter to kill herself

Suit filed in US alleges chatbot told Alice Carrier, 24, ‘maybe this is just the end’ as she struggled with suicidal thoughts

Intel soars on double upgrade from BofA. Here's what Jim Cramer says investors must do

Jim Cramer said investors who don't own any Intel need to get in.

The Guardian view on the analogue resurgence: the shock of the old

Long-abandoned formats such as cassettes and VHS tapes are finding new life as consumers seek a digital detox

Ahead of SpaceX IPO, Elon Musk addresses ASML employees as part of push into chip manufacturing

Elon Musk called ASML a great company in a fireside chat with CEO Christophe Fouquet, as the SpaceX CEO gears up to go big in chip manufacturing.

Coinbase launches tool to let AI agents manage trading and payments

Coinbase is betting that AI agents will become the primary interface for people's financial activity.

The Work That Goes Into ‘Effortless’ Style

Andrew Sean Greer’s new novel is deeper than it looks.

Three Ways to Think About AI and Jobs

Whether automation will make human workers obsolete depends on more than just how smart the AI is.

Playing with payphones: how the ubiquitous orange booths have been gamified by fans

Quaint and often overlooked, payphones continue to provide an essential public service, with millions of free calls being placed each year