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.
Kiwi Large Language Models News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Safety isn't just a launch state, it's a discipline
AI wellbeing coaches face persistent probing, and the company says health tools must be monitored daily as attacks grow more sophisticated.
Blackpearl hails 114% ARR growth as AI debate shifts
Blackpearl's latest update shows investors are rewarding application-layer AI plays as annual recurring revenue climbed to USD $26.8 million.
Lancom joins AWS Anthropic reseller programme for Bedrock
Customers across New Zealand and Australia can now get broader access to Claude models through Lancom, as AI projects shift from trials to live use.
The Optimisers launches in Auckland to target AI search
Auckland's The Optimisers debuts as a digital agency helping brands win visibility in AI-led search, summaries and autonomous agent results.
Safeguarding personal reputations: Women leaders' edge in AI-driven tech communications
Women tech leaders harness AEO and EEAT to shield reputations from AI deepfakes, turning bias-fuelled vigilance into a strategic edge.
Automating the repeatable, humanising the exceptional: Delivering real AI value with an ontology‑led approach
Lancom champions an ontology‑led AI approach, automating repeatable tasks while elevating human expertise to deliver real business value.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Large Language Models
Check Point launches AI Network Firewall in R82.20
Cloudera named leader in Forrester's data lakehouse wave
Qualys adds governance to TotalAI for AI risk control
DevRev launches Voice AI for customer support calls
Vultr adds AMD MI455X GPU & Helios rackscale support
Featured News
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
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Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.
Future of enterprise software is agentic apps, says Oracle
Oracle is targeting a common blocker to AI adoption by adding governance, human checks and audit trails to its agentic app builder.
John Margerison on the new class of employee: AI managers
Businesses should treat AI like a new hire, as weak oversight could expose sensitive data and leave staff needing fresh skills to stay relevant.
Agentic AI creates enterprise challenge beyond LLM boom
Enterprises face rising costs and governance gaps as thousands of AI agents begin operating alongside staff across multiple systems.
AI reshaping cybersecurity - on defence and attack
Criminals are using AI to scale phishing and hunt flaws faster, forcing firms to harden defences as alert volumes and risks rise.
Exclusive: Virtuozzo sees GPU clouds reshape AI infrastructure
AI demand is pushing cloud providers towards GPU-as-a-service models, with efficiency and utilisation emerging as key differentiators.
UiPath assisting One NZ on journey to become AI leaders
Strict controls are now central to One NZ's AI push as it guards customer data and avoids costly errors in billing and finance.
Banks face AI balancing act as regulation tempers uptake
Australia's banks are steadily increasing their use of artificial intelligence, but regulation and data security fears are tempering adoption.
Data-driven transport: The future is here
Australia's truck driver shortage is set to triple by 2029, pushing fleets towards data tools that could make autonomy viable.
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
AI pilots are faltering where firms still judge success by hours saved, leaving customer value and workforce design unresolved.
Hype growing - but SMEs still face barriers to AI adoption
Small firms risk falling behind unless they adopt AI for practical gains, as SMEC AI says many are still confused by the technology.
'Smart people changing': How humans and agentic AI co-exist
Governance fears and skills gaps are pushing businesses to deploy agentic AI in secure systems while protecting staff from disruption.
Companies wildly unprepared for new era of security threats
Many firms are exposing sensitive data as shadow AI and weak controls leave them open to breaches, hallucinations and unauthorised access.
Check Point Technologies: On vigilance, Mythos and beyond
AI-driven vulnerability scanning is forcing firms to rethink complacency as Check Point says existing defences still help against Mythos.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
A shortage of skilled partners is slowing wider adoption of Palantir Foundry and AIP, creating an opening for Vanyar in the commercial market.
Expert Columns
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AI is rewriting the rules of dealmaking
'That's the wrong right idea!' is the smartest thing a lawyer can say
Why Every Chief Data Officer Needs a Modern Data Quality Strategy for AI
A Guide for Procurement Leaders: Why Building Your Own Sourcing AI Isn't Worth the Wait
Adding AI to a platform is easy, adding it without breaking your security isn't
Safety isn't just a launch state, it's a discipline
A strategic blueprint for governing AI-enabled software development
Beyond Prompt Engineering: Why Trust Engineering Is the Next AI Challenge
Search after SEO: Anna Harrison on staying visible in the AI era
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Large Language Models News
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Mastercard tests first AI agent-led payments in NZ
Mastercard and Westpac have trialled New Zealand's first fully authenticated AI agent-led payments for cinema tickets and hotel bookings.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pattern adds ChatGPT ads to its marketing platform
Brands will be able to buy placements in ChatGPT through Pattern, as shopping discovery moves from search engines towards AI tools.
F5 & NVIDIA tie up on AI guardrails for production
Centralised oversight for AI traffic should help firms cut prompt-injection and data-leakage risks as models shift into production.
OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 API prices & adds faster Sol mode
Businesses could see lower AI operating costs as OpenAI slashes GPT-5.6 Luna pricing and adds a faster premium mode for Sol.
Microsoft fixes Cosmos DB flaw after data access risk
Thousands of cloud customers faced a potential cross-tenant database breach, though Microsoft says the Cosmos DB flaw is now fixed with no sign of abuse.
Oracle expands Gemini use across Fusion & NetSuite
Businesses will gain more choice in AI tools as Gemini is woven into Oracle's core finance, HR and supply-chain software.
BreachLock report flags AI, cloud & web logic risks
Cloud audits produced the highest critical finding rate, while every AI system tested showed vulnerabilities and web logic flaws rose sharply.
Oracle expands Google Gemini use across business apps
Oracle customers will gain more AI model choice in everyday workflows as Google's Gemini is added to Fusion Applications and NetSuite.
Proofpoint flags underground AI prompt injection tools
Proofpoint says underground forums are advertising tools that use indirect prompt injection across emails, PDFs, calendar invites and web pages.
Google Cloud unveils Gemini Enterprise agent workflow
It aims to help businesses build AI agents that use live data, keep to strict permissions and avoid hallucinating over filings and news.
Endava & Upstream Works launch AI contact centre platform
Enterprise contact centres could cut queue traffic as the new platform slots into existing systems without forcing costly rip-and-replace upgrades.
Mondelēz picks Celonis to scale AI across operations
The tie-up has already generated USD $10 million in value, as the food group uses process data to scale AI across 150 countries.
Synsira launches local AI tool for private file searches
Privacy-conscious professionals can now search sensitive files on-device, as Synsira's Kind Local Pro keeps data off cloud servers.