17 September 2025
Our Executive Council is committed to building on our success, setting the strategic direction of the AI Forum and providing Board oversight for its activities. This is your opportunity to join.
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03 September 2025
In the July-August digest, we share highlights from our working group, along with relevant events or learning opportunities, and curated resources — all aimed at keeping our community connected and informed on the evolving landscape of AI governance in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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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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What's it all about? AI Forum Executive Director Ben Reid participated in a discussion with three leading New Zealand data science and machine learning experts. The conversation examined AI business cases, implementation challenges and lessons at the coalface from those actively delivering AI so
June 5, 2019
Kia ora readers, #Techweek19 Wrap UpHow’s your #Techweek19 recovery going? What an amazing week with over 600 events throughout the whole of New Zealand! Congratulations to Ali, Kelsey and the whole Techweek team for coordinating this ever-growing annual festival of tech. H
May 28, 2019
Following news stories of autonomous robots and dramatic job losses, artificial intelligence (AI) has been a topic of equal parts fascination and scare-mongering. However, while AI is set to drastically change the way we work, its potential to improve the lives of all New Zealanders is vast. This t
May 23, 2019
Last week the political leaders of New Zealand, France, Canada, the UK and other countries from around the world joined together with leaders from international technology companies and civil society organisations to adopt the Christchurch Call, exactly two months on from the terrorist attack on Ch
May 23, 2019
In the Christchurch Call summit, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has achieved a milestone consensus between countries and tech companies. Ways need to be found to curb the dissemination of terrorist and violent extremist content on the Internet. Many of the methods required involve AI technologies. T
May 23, 2019
Kia ora Readers, Next week is the third iteration of the nationwide Techweek festival. New Zealand’s technology and innovation sectors are growing rapidly, and Techweek fosters that growth by providing the national ecosystem with a week-long opportunity for connection and cross-polli
May 15, 2019
Growing the Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent pool in New Zealand is crucial to take full advantage of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. NZTech’s Digital Skills for a Digital Nation report concluded that AI skills are required both in New Zealand and worldwide. There is a shortage of technical
May 10, 2019
Kia ora Readers, I hope that you enjoyed either (a) a relaxing extended break over the Easter/Anzac Day holidays or (b) a productive week at work while everyone else was away!...Which puts me in mind of the Productivity Commission’s new inquiry into Technology and the Future of Work. As t
May 1, 2019
Kia ora Readers, Welcome to our regular fortnightly round up of what's happening in AI in New Zealand and around the world. We now have nearly 2000 newsletter subscribers, so if you enjoy our regular updates, please consider forwarding it to a friend or colleague who can sign up here.Turing
April 24, 2019