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 MoreWelcome to our final newsletter of the year. In 2017, our first year of establishment, we have been creating connections and learning about global AI developments as part of the Forum’s mission to enable New Zealand to be positioned to maximise our opportunities from AI. Along the way, we have com
December 14, 2017
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is calling for expressions of interest to join the Land Transport Future Technology Leadership Group. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of New Zealand's transport technology. The influential group will lead discussion on designing our future tra
December 5, 2017
University of Canterbury associate professor AMY FLETCHER looks at the impact of artificial intelligence on our lives in the near future, and how best to prepare for the AI revolution. This article was originally posted on www.stuff.co.nz OPINION: Artificial intelligence (AI) is coming, ready or no
November 29, 2017
Auckland University’s Michelle Dickinson and Soul Machines business chief Greg Cross are among top key speakers at the biggest artificial intelligence (AI) event ever to be held in New Zealand next year. New Zealand’s trail-blazing AI event will be held in Auckland on March 28 and will showcase
November 21, 2017
We enjoyed co-hosting last week’s high quality speaker panel event, AI in Health: Balancing the use of data with privacy together with partners Microsoft and IAPPANZ in Auckland. Healthcare is a crucial domain to leverage the benefits of AI technologies, from improving melanoma detection, help
November 21, 2017
Healthcare has rapidly become a key focus for the application of new artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Alongside the opportunities, challenges surround its use in health, particularly balancing the use of data with privacy. Last week, the AI Forum of New Zealand co-hosted a breakfast worksh
November 20, 2017
As our research project progresses, emerging international data is providing key comparative insights into rates of AI adoption in New Zealand. For example, the recent report Reshaping Business With Artificial Intelligence highlighted that: Almost 85% of executives believe AI will allow their com
October 24, 2017
Burgeoning Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies present both major challenges and opportunities for our country. Yesterday, the Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand (AIFNZ) hosted a panel discussion in Wellington; AI - what should New Zealand be doing about it? Canterbury Univers
October 18, 2017
New Zealanders are buying into the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) as it is creeps into many walks of everyday life, an AI specialist says. New Zealand needs to actively embrace artificial intelligence at a faster rate as an extraordinary opportunity and challenge for New Zealand’s future
October 16, 2017