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 "New NZ Industry Policy Announced | AI Forum NZ July Panel Discussion Events"

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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 "New NZ Industry Policy Announced | AI Forum NZ July Panel Discussion Events"

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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 "New NZ Industry Policy Announced | AI Forum NZ July Panel Discussion Events"

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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 "New NZ Industry Policy Announced | AI Forum NZ July Panel Discussion Events"

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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 "New NZ Industry Policy Announced | AI Forum NZ July Panel Discussion Events"

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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 "New NZ Industry Policy Announced | AI Forum NZ July Panel Discussion Events"

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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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The World’s AI Principles | Tackling Climate Change with Machine Learning

Kia ora Reader, CogX, the world’s largest festival of AI, was an amazing experience and an opportunity to gauge how New Zealand’s AI community compares to the rest of the world. Read my CogX highlights here. Tackling Climate Change with Machine Learning is a newly published, comprehensive paper, co-authored by some of the world’s leading international academics … Continue reading "The World’s AI Principles | Tackling Climate Change with Machine Learning"
25 June 2019
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Government Use of Artificial Intelligence in New Zealand

A report from the AI and Law in New Zealand Project. The AI Forum’s 2018 report, Artificial Intelligence: Shaping a Future New Zealand, suggested that adoption of AI in New Zealand Government is currently ‘disconnected and sparsely deployed.’
12 June 2019
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AI world comes together at Cogx

Greetings from a showery British summertime! I’ve made the trip over to the other side of the world this week, alongside a few other AI Forum members, to attend the 2019 CogX Festival of AI and Emerging Technology in Kings Cross, London. This is the largest gathering of the global AI community, with an estimated 15,000 attendees, 10 stages and 12 topics including healthcare, infrastructure, finance and economy.
11 June 2019
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Techweek TV: Real World AI in 2019 – practical insights from New Zealand businesses implementing Machine Learning solutions

What’s it all about? AI Forum Executive Director Ben Reid participated in a discussion with three leading New Zealand data science and machine learning experts. The conversation examined AI business cases, implementation challenges and lessons at the coalface from those actively delivering AI solutions. Panel includes (left to right): Jake Millar (Unfiltered), Ernestynne Walsh (Nicholson … Continue reading "Techweek TV: Real World AI in 2019 – practical insights from New Zealand businesses implementing Machine Learning solutions"
05 June 2019
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Broadening Awareness of AI among New Zealanders

Last week the political leaders of New Zealand, France, Canada, the UK and other countries from around the world joined together with leaders from international technology companies and civil society organisations to adopt the Christchurch Call, exactly two months on from the terrorist attack on Christchurch mosques on March 15th which resulted in 51 people losing their lives.
23 May 2019
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AI Forum NZ Adopts the Christchurch Call for Action

Last week the political leaders of New Zealand, France, Canada, the UK and other countries from around the world joined together with leaders from international technology companies and civil society organisations to adopt the Christchurch Call, exactly two months on from the terrorist attack on Christchurch mosques on March 15th which resulted in 51 people losing their lives.
23 May 2019