The AI Coconut Wireless – June 21, 2025

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

1. Nigeria and Tanzania targeted as hackers use AI forgery tools to disrupt systems (Guardian Nigeria)

2. AI is reshaping the classroom, says FNU’s Professor Prasad in Suva keynote (Fiji Village)

3. Citizen scientists across PNG are using tech to make science more inclusive (Post-Courier PNG)

4. AI chatbots are becoming companions—experts explore the emotional risks (RNZ)

5. NZ sees huge rise in AI-focused master’s students—up threefold in Auckland (RNZ)

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