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!
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This month in our new AI leadership Q&A series we meet executive council member Anshuman Banjeree and discover what inspires him. Tell us a little bit about yourself? I grew up in India in the city of Kolkata. My education took me to different parts of the country and I have an undergrad
July 24, 2024
The AI Forum of New Zealand proudly announces the publication of the AI Blueprint for Aotearoa New Zealand. It proposes leveraging existing industry initiatives to help drive results and achieve a shared vision. “The AI Blueprint for Aotearoa sets ambitious goals, aiming to establish New Zeala
July 24, 2024
source: RNZ The organisers of a new survey on artificial intelligence in the workplace say they want to find out what's needed to help Aotearoa's companies adapt in the AI era, as well as measure its impact on productivity. AI Forum New Zealand was working with Victoria University and Ca
June 24, 2024
Preparations for this year’s AI Hackathon are well underway and our team is getting excited! The four day festival features 48 hour hackathons across multiple locations, with more being added each week. Why join our AI Hackathon? You’ll learn new skills, create connectio
June 18, 2024
At our recent event Exploring AI Adoption in Aotearoa New Zealand, we brought together a panel of distinguished speakers to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in New Zealand. The session provided a comprehensive look at how AI can be effectively and safely implemented in various sec
June 17, 2024
Everyone talks about the impact artificial intelligence is having in the workplace, but no one has been able to accurately measure this. That’s about to change, as AI Forum NZ partners with Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington and Callaghan Innovation to launch the first of a series
June 17, 2024
The AI Forum has launched a new quarterly survey to gather data on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on productivity in Aotearoa New Zealand. “In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, understanding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on productivity is more crucial than ev
May 20, 2024
Techweek24 is almost here and we can’t wait! Techweek is Aotearoa New Zealand’s festival for tech that’s good for the world and hundreds of events are being hosted nationwide from 20-26 May. There’s so many events to choose from, but I’ll be focused on everything AI! On Wed
May 15, 2024
Good data helps us see where and how Aotearoa New Zealand is using AI, where the opportunities are and where help may be needed. I’m delighted to announce our latest research project, providing quarterly insights on the impact of AI on Productivity in Aotearoa. We’ll be launching our first surv
May 1, 2024