Share your insights on AI in urban governance

03 March 2025

The University of Auckland has launched a significant project examining AI's role in urban planning across New Zealand's major cities. As government agencies increasingly deploy AI systems, this research addresses critical questions about risks, safety and governance.

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AI agents mean business now!

25 February 2025

Is 2025 the year of the AI agent, or will their rise be just another milestone in AI’s evolution? The fast pace of innovation makes predictions risky, but one thing is clear: as AI agents move from experimental tech to practical business tools, their impact will be undeniable.

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Building AI governance expertise in Aotearoa

24 February 2025

Ready to become an AI governance leader? As organisations navigate AI risks, regulations and trust issues, the need for qualified AI governance professionals has never been more critical.

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Meri Kirihimete

12 December 2024

As another busy year for the Forum draws to a close, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to our efforts. This year’s many successes are a true reflection of your dedication and hard work - thank you!

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The exciting future of ChatGPT in Aotearoa

More than a million people tested ChatGPT during its first few days online, generating everything from pop lyrics and trivia to generating articles, with sometimes dubious results, AIForumNZ executive director Madeline Newman says.
09 February 2023
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ChatGPT – What’s it all about?

Chatbots are what you see on your screens,often using a visual representation of a human (a digital human) or in a chat text box. 
23 January 2023
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AI Enviro Hackathon Report 2022

In September 2022 we ran the AI Forum's first ever New Zealand-wide hackathon series and partnered with She Sharp in the first ever Female-led AI Hackathon. Based on our May 2022 AI for the Environment Report, the series resulted in bringing people with rare skill sets together around environmental issues that affect us all - with some amazing results.
02 December 2022
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AI for the Kiwi and global environment

Aotearoa’s native environment can hugely benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) in a fast changing climate world, AIForumNZ executive director Madeline Newman says.
01 November 2022
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AI in healthcare, NZ leading the world

AI is on the verge of making massive changes in New Zealand’s public health system which has been facing structural resourcing issues in the last two years, exacerbated by the covid pandemic.
31 October 2022
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AI Forum Executive Council – nominations now open!

The Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand (AIFNZ) annual meeting is coming soon and there is now a chance for you, or your organisation, to be involved in shaping the future direction of our Aotearoa AI sector!
23 September 2022
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What of the future of facial recognition growth in NZ?

A just released report by Choice magazine in Australia has found three major retailers, Kmart, The Good Guys and Bunnings have deployed artificial intelligence (AI) based facial recognition technology in their stores to monitor customers for loss prevention.
17 June 2022