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 MoreYou can’t have missed the continued uncertainty surrounding the appointment of a national Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for New Zealand - a role designed to “help develop a digital strategy for New Zealand, drive our digital agenda and respond to the opportunities and challenges of our changin
September 11, 2018
This week, I have been digesting the profound concepts in a recent paper by preeminent UK Economist Adair Turner, Capitalism in the Age of Robots. The paper considers the possible long term impacts of rapid technological progress and in particular, of work automation and artificial intelligence.
August 28, 2018
This week, I’ve been blown away learning more about the amazing AI and Robotics research happening in New Zealand’s universities. At the AI Forum Connect event in Christchurch Professor Simon Brown discussed his work developing low power neuromorphic chips – devices which mimic the behav
August 9, 2018
There is so much happening in AI, both globally and here in New Zealand, it’s a constant effort to keep up with the ever-expanding reading list! Here are just a few developments I’ve been following in recent weeks: Canadian AI Policy expert Tim Dutton has collated this excellent resou
July 26, 2018
Last week, the AI Forum met with Minister Clare Curran to discuss the findings and recommendations from our recent research report Artificial Intelligence - Shaping a Future New Zealand and to hear about the Government’s initiatives relating to AI and data. It was a wide ranging conversation, in
July 10, 2018
I’ve had a busy few weeks taking part in diverse AI related meetings around the country. A highlight was the workshop hosted by Victoria University of Wellington with the UK’s Dr Gavin Starks, founder of the Open Data Institute: Data is the Infrastructure of our Future - How Do We Design F
June 26, 2018
FaceMe’s Victor Yuen recently attended the AI, Labour and the Economy working group launch in New York for the Partnership on AI. Here he shares the event highlights. I attended the kick off all day working session for the AI, Labour and the Economy for the Partnership on AI recently.
June 25, 2018
The AI Forum's Ben Reid attended this workshop at Victory University of Wellington and shares his highlights here: Last week I attended Data is the Infrastructure of the Future workshop facilitated by Gavin Starks and I'm still feeling energised. Gavin has a distinguished and varied CV including Fou
June 21, 2018
Last month, it was great to connect with so many smart and dynamic people at Techweek’18 events up and down the country. My personal highlight was the AI in Business panel discussion at ProjectR in Wellington, hosted by WREDA. The quality of discussion and experienced insights from panelists Ana-M
June 11, 2018