The AI Forum helps develop the local AI ecosystem by engaging with Government, industry and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for advancement.
Our parliamentary submissions collate the views of our membership in response to specific inquiries or bills.
Our research reports are written in partnership with a range of organisations (including industry partners, professional bodies, research organisations and Government) to provide insight, information and lead the debate on AI’s potential impact on New Zealand’s future.
Reports
New research shows AI is boosting productivity with minimal job displacement
The AI Forum of New Zealand is proud to present its inaugural biannual snapshot of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across Aotearoa New Zealand. The survey, conducted in partnership with Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington and Callaghan Innovation, marks a significant milestone in understanding AI’s impact on workplaces throughout the country. “We’re excited to … Continue reading "New research shows AI is boosting productivity with minimal job displacement"
Reports
Navigating our creative future
Earlier this year, Wellington was the epicentre of a global conversation about AI in the creative industries. The two day conference delved into the transformative role of AI in creativity and here are the highlights: Exploring cutting-edge technology Wētā FX’s Kimball Thurston showcased machine learning’s advancements in visual effects and how the Wellington company is … Continue reading "Navigating our creative future"
July 2024
Reports
AI Blueprint for Aotearoa New Zealand
The AI Forum of New Zealand’s AI (Artificial Intelligence) Blueprint for Aotearoa New Zealandis intended to align with the New Zealand Government’s AI Principles and Roadmap,currently under construction, and Callaghan Innovation’s work to encourage and support theadoption of AI in Aotearoa. This paper presents a strategy to highlight current industry investments in AI in Aotearoa … Continue reading "AI Blueprint for Aotearoa New Zealand"
July 2024
Reports
Explainable AI – building trust through understanding
We want to understand how AI works – to be able to explain it – and this can be vital in some situations, but enforcing the wrong kinds of explainability can come with performance trade-offs – and the explanation itself may be so complex that it is difficult to understand as well. On Wednesday 8th November the … Continue reading "Explainable AI – building trust through understanding"
November 2023
Submissions
Submission on use of emerging technologies to enhance biodiversity
Te Papa Atawhai Department of Conservation (DOC) and Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (Toitū Te Whenua) are producing a joint Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB) that looks at how we can help biodiversity thrive through the innovative use of information and emerging technologies. The initial public consultation undertaken in November 2021, was intended to … Continue reading "Submission on use of emerging technologies to enhance biodiversity"
January 2023
Reports
AI Enviro Hackathon Report 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 – … Continue reading "AI Enviro Hackathon Report 2022"
November 2022
Submissions
AI Forum Submission | Pricing agricultural emissions
In November 2022 we provided our submission to the Ministry for the Environment and Ministry for Primary Industries on the Pricing Agricultural Emissions consultation document. Our submission focused on relevant question areas mainly regarding the technical design of farm-level agricultural emissions pricing system, including the data and evidence requirements for emissions reporting. It draws on … Continue reading "AI Forum Submission | Pricing agricultural emissions"
November 2022
Submissions
Submission | Privacy Regulation of Biometrics in Aotearoa New Zealand: Consultation Paper
The Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand (AI Forum) thanks the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for the opportunity to respond to the Privacy regulation of biometrics in Aotearoa New Zealand: Consultation paper. The use of biometrics can greatly benefit organisations and individuals, providing greater convenience, efficiency and security. In order to build confidence and … Continue reading "Submission | Privacy Regulation of Biometrics in Aotearoa New Zealand: Consultation Paper"
September 2022
Reports
AI for the Environment in Aotearoa New Zealand
How can AI boost Aotearoa New Zealand’s biodiversity and help in the fight against climate change? How can it support environmental sustainability? What is the current state of environmental AI in Aotearoa? The AI Forum Te Kāhui Atamai Iahiko o Aotearoa’s new research report, AI for the Environment in Aotearoa New Zealand answers these questions and more. … Continue reading "AI for the Environment in Aotearoa New Zealand"
May 2022
