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Join the AI Forum at Techweek2020
We’re fast approaching Techweek2020 and the AI Forum has lots of events and programming scheduled.
23 July 2020
What is the impact of AI on productivity in Aotearoa New Zealand?
11 November 2024
The AI Forum, in partnership with Callaghan Innovation and Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, is advancing its research into the impact of AI on productivity in Aotearoa New Zealand. “Our second survey is now live and we’re inviting New Zealanders to share their experiences and tell us how they are using AI right … Continue reading "Join the AI Forum at Techweek2020"
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Empowering AI for Aotearoa’s future
26 September 2024
Kia ora, Thank you to everyone who joined us at our annual Aotearoa AI Summit: Atamai Tuatahi | Intelligence First! It was a huge success thanks to all of our members, speakers and sponsors who made the day truly remarkable! The energy and insights shared were inspiring, from exploring AI’s economic potential and key announcements from … Continue reading "Join the AI Forum at Techweek2020"
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Navigating the future: essential AI governance strategies for boards
25 September 2024
Avoid an AI governance blind spot! Board members need to seriously consider artificial intelligence (AI) governance as AI becomes integral to business operations. Understanding its impact is key to fulfilling their duty of care, managing risks and guiding their organisations in using AI responsibly and ethically. As I took on more governance roles, I recognised … Continue reading "Join the AI Forum at Techweek2020"
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AI Governance: Strategies for success
19 September 2024
As AI continues to transform the way we work, learn and connect, strong AI governance is key to ensuring success. It helps organisations use AI responsibly, aligned with both their goals and ethical standards. We’ve connected with industry leaders to explore practical strategies for success – covering everything from building solid frameworks to monitoring AI’s … Continue reading "Join the AI Forum at Techweek2020"
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AI Forum Executive Council Elections & Annual Meeting 2024
18 September 2024
Kia ora, The Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand (AI Forum) Annual Meeting is coming soon, and this provides you and your organisation an opportunity to be involved in shaping the future direction of AI in Aotearoa! The AI Forum brings together New Zealand’s AI community to harness the power of AI to enable a … Continue reading "Join the AI Forum at Techweek2020"
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Shape the future of AI in Architecture, Engineering and Construction
05 September 2024
The AI Forum is delighted to announce the establishment of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Working Group. The AEC sector is a vital part of New Zealand’s economy, contributing over $17.6 billion or 6.3% of GDP. However, like many industries, it faces challenges including productivity and preparing infrastructure for climate change. This is where … Continue reading "Join the AI Forum at Techweek2020"
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AI Hackathon 2024 regional winners | August Newsletter
21 August 2024
Congratulations to our AI Hackathon 2024 regional winners! Our four day festival featured 48 hour hackathons across multiple locations.
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AI’s role in the Maukahuka project
The ability to review imagery for a large scale camera grid is essential for the feasibility of eradicating cats as part of the Maukahuka Pest Free Auckland Island project. The Department of Conservation has analysed the AI and machine learning market in relation to trail camera footage review. This file note was written by Lindsay … Continue reading "AI’s role in the Maukahuka project"
23 July 2020
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Is New Zealand ready to trade in AI?
It is important to help show how AI can be a friend, rather than foe. Storytelling is vital to share AI’s potential to change the way we care for fellow humans, reduce harm and increase success across many parameters.
23 June 2020
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Silver linings signal our need for AI and Data transformation
When I speak with my family in the United Kingdom, I feel very fortunate to have experienced such a life changing pandemic from a country so willing to take decisive action and reduce potential harm. Now is the time to take a serious look at the silver linings of this experience and recognise how digital transformation saved us. We must take the evidence and cast it forward to recognise AI’s transformative role if we are to keep thriving in adversity. This includes investment into all aspects of AI and data in New Zealand.
26 May 2020
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Open Our Data, Not Our Borders!
Amidst the current pandemic, countries around the globe have scrambled to action with hopeful and inventive AI tools. Some of these tools can not only diagnose faster, cheaper and more accurately, but help us cope with the wide ranging ramifications.
09 April 2020
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Steps to building trustworthy AI in Aotearoa
The AI Forum of New Zealand today published a set of guiding principles to help build public trust in the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) across New Zealand.
04 March 2020
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AI Forum of NZ backs set up of new digital council
The AI Forum of New Zealand today came out in support of the government taking digital understanding to the next level with the announcement of the new Digital Council.
28 February 2020
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AI for ecological wellbeing and environmental protection
How can artificial intelligence be used to protect and promote New Zealand’s environment and ecology?
18 February 2020
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Let’s fall in love
I am not alone in feeling somewhat unloved when it comes around to Valentine’s Day because AI hasn’t found its way into everyone’s hearts. Artificial Intelligence is so often misunderstood, neglected, sensationalised and stereotyped. When and how will AI find love and adoration from New Zealand? Conversely, New Zealand receives so much love! As I sat … Continue reading "Let’s fall in love"
14 February 2020