Fewer and fewer New Zealanders are feeling positive about the internet, despite many spending hours online per day. A study by Internet NZ has found that only 72% of Kiwis think the positives of the internet outweigh the negatives, despite nearly half spending four or more hours online a day. Attitude towards AIThe research also found kiwis were feeling increasingly confident in using artificial intelligence, but concerned about its potential to produce harmful content. It found 60% of Kiwis used AI weekly, but 68% were "very or extremely concerned" about it being used to produce harmful content. AI could amplify some of the worst parts of the internet, Maidaborn said.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 01, 2026 20:44 UTC