The AI Coconut Wireless – August 7, 2025

Here’s what every Islander needs to know about AI today!

1. Dire shortage of AI tools in primary and intermediate schools revealed in new NZ survey (RNZ)
2. Education Minister says AI will assist with NCEA exam replacements (RNZ)
3. Fiji Sun explores growing concerns about deepfake scams across the Pacific (Fiji Sun)
4. Swedish PM criticised for using AI tools in state affairs (Koha.net)
5. Pollution likely to rise due to AI-identified risk patterns, researchers warn (AllSides)

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