02 December 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.
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24 November 2022
On Wednesday 23 November at our Annual Meeting we welcomed the successful candidates from our election for seven of the 15 seats on our Executive Council.
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21 November 2022
Megan Tapsell, our Chair, sat down for a chat with Stephen Ponsford, Chief Exec and Evan Wilson, Head of Data Innovation, from Qrious.
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01 November 2022
Aotearoa’s native environment can hugely benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) in a fast changing climate world, AIForumNZ executive director Madeline Newman says.
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31 October 2022
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.
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The numerous benefits from advances in AI based technologies depend entirely on the environment in which they evolve, says the Royal Society. According to a new report from the UK’s science academy, urgent consideration should be given to the 'careful stewardship' needed over the next d
July 9, 2017
The Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand (AIFNZ) sets out to raise awareness and the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in New Zealand. The rapid development of AI technologies presents both major opportunities and challenges for our country. From creating world leading
July 9, 2017
The economic and social impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to be dramatic, but New Zealand is preparing for the significant change with the establishment of a forum dedicated to AI. Last month, the Hon Paul Goldsmith welcomed the launch of the Artificial Intelligence
July 9, 2017
Substantial increases in the near future uses of AI applications include more self driving cars, healthcare diagnostics and targeted treatment and physical assistance for elder care. The recently released Artificial Intelligence and Life in 2030 is the first report from the One
July 9, 2017
A newly released infographic by Callaghan Innovation breaks through the hype and intrigue around artificial intelligence to raise awareness of the opportunity this extraordinary technology is creating, writes National Network Manager Jonathan Miller. There is a lot of AI action in Aotearoa this year
June 5, 2017
Artificial Intelligence or AI is fast being used to make people more efficient and it will touch every element of New Zealanders’ lives from better healthcare and education to faster service and more personalised products, tech leader Stu Christie says. Like any emerging technology there is still
May 23, 2017
The future is looking bright for New Zealand businesses when they begin integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and new technologies into products, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. A recent United States survey found 80 percent of consumers are excited about the way AI and machine learni
May 10, 2017
New Zealand needs to seriously and swiftly embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as an extraordinary opportunity and challenge for the country’s future, a new body, the AI Forum says. AI already has a growing effect on Kiwis’ daily lives. Its potential impacts are profound. In the near future, i
February 23, 2017