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Kiwi Edition · 2026

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

Pead launches GEO service to shape AI brand answers
Marketing

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.

Wed, 11th Feb 2026

New AI training programmes to address New Zealand's skills gap
AI skills

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

SonicWall expands AI security tools for SMB partners
Small Business

SonicWall expands AI security tools for SMB partners

Mid-market firms could gain enterprise-grade AI defence without replacing existing systems, as SonicWall rolls out GPT-5.5-Cyber through partners.

Today

NVIDIA expands AWS AI infrastructure with new GPU instances
Managed Services

NVIDIA expands AWS AI infrastructure with new GPU instances

Customers should see faster AI search and training on AWS as NVIDIA makes GPU indexing the default and adds new EC2 G7 instances.

Today

Kong links Insomnia 13 with Konnect for API workflow
Chief Technology Officers

Kong links Insomnia 13 with Konnect for API workflow

Developers can now avoid manual test setup as Kong's new link keeps API definitions, environments and credentials aligned across Insomnia and Konnect.

Today

Qodo launches governance tools for AI code reviews
Risk & Compliance

Qodo launches governance tools for AI code reviews

AI-generated code is outpacing enterprise review processes, prompting Qodo to add tools that flag cross-repo risks and enforce standards.

Today

Featherless.ai & Z.ai launch GLM 5.2 access worldwide
Public Cloud

Featherless.ai & Z.ai launch GLM 5.2 access worldwide

Access to advanced coding tools is becoming a bigger concern as Featherless.ai hosts Z.ai's GLM 5.2, an open-source model aimed at software teams.

Yesterday

NCC Group joins OpenAI Daybreak cyber partner programme
Network Infrastructure

NCC Group joins OpenAI Daybreak cyber partner programme

The tie-up gives NCC Group early access to GPT-5.5-Cyber, as OpenAI seeks trusted testers for defensive uses of its cyber tools.

Yesterday

Forter launches five AI agents for commerce teams
Productivity

Forter launches five AI agents for commerce teams

Merchants could cut fraud, dispute and integration delays as Forter opens early access to tools that work inside ChatGPT and Claude.

Yesterday

New Relic launches startup AI observability programme
Digital Transformation

New Relic launches startup AI observability programme

The offer gives early-stage AI startups free monitoring and engineering support as software failures can quickly damage customer trust and funding prospects.

Yesterday

OpenAI & Broadcom unveil Jalapeño AI inference chip
Energy efficient

OpenAI & Broadcom unveil Jalapeño AI inference chip

The chip could cut serving costs and speed up ChatGPT and API responses as OpenAI moves deeper into custom hardware.

Yesterday

NTT DATA partners Cursor to speed AI software modernisation
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA partners Cursor to speed AI software modernisation

Legacy-system modernisation could accelerate as NTT DATA rolls out Cursor's AI coding tools internally before offering them to clients.

Yesterday

Tsuga raises USD $35 million to expand AI observability
Digital Transformation

Tsuga raises USD $35 million to expand AI observability

Rising AI data volumes are forcing observability vendors to rethink pricing and storage as Tsuga wins fresh backing to keep telemetry in-house.

2 days ago

Anthropic launches Claude Tag for Slack workplace workflows
Workplace

Anthropic launches Claude Tag for Slack workplace workflows

Businesses can now assign tasks in Slack threads to a shared Claude instance, with administrator controls designed to limit access and spending.

2 days ago

Explainer: How loop engineering is changing coding
Supply Chain

Explainer: How loop engineering is changing coding

By focusing on evidence and small reversible changes, loop engineering could curb costly AI coding mistakes before they reach production.

2 days ago