03 September 2025
In the July-August digest, we share highlights from our working group, along with relevant events or learning opportunities, and curated resources — all aimed at keeping our community connected and informed on the evolving landscape of AI governance in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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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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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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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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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!
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence (AI) already powers many of our daily interactions. In the same way that electricity transformed every industry more than a hundred years ago, AI is set to have a similar impact. Recently, the AI Forum hosted panel discussions in Auckland and Wellington to exp
August 6, 2019
Kia Ora readers, We’re looking forward to getting the AI Forum community together and hearing from expert AI panelists for discussing AI Adoption in Aotearoa this Wednesday at Victoria University in Wellington and next Tuesday at IBM in Auckland. If you haven’t alr
July 23, 2019
Kia ora readers, Later this month, the AI Forum is hosting two panel discussion events on 24 July in Wellington and 30 July in Auckland. Wellington panelists include Xero’s Christopher Laing and AI Advisory’s Emma Naji. In Auckland, IAG’s Ratneesh S
July 9, 2019
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, c
June 25, 2019
Last week I got to spend 3 days at CogX, the world's biggest "Festival of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology" in Kings Cross, London. The event is billed as the "Glastonbury of Tech" with over 10 stages hosting a full programme of speaker presentations and discussions together with
June 19, 2019
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.’ In the wake of this report, the Ministers for Government Digital Services and Statistics commissioned a
June 12, 2019
Kia ora readers,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
June 11, 2019
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 so
June 5, 2019
Kia ora readers, #Techweek19 Wrap UpHow’s your #Techweek19 recovery going? What an amazing week with over 600 events throughout the whole of New Zealand! Congratulations to Ali, Kelsey and the whole Techweek team for coordinating this ever-growing annual festival of tech. H
May 28, 2019