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NZ's agritech sector 'urgently' needs to focus on AI
Agricultural Technology

NZ's agritech sector 'urgently' needs to focus on AI

New Zealand's agritech sector must urgently embrace AI to maintain its competitiveness and address critical challenges, asserts a new AI Forum report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
Artificial intelligence creates 'significant' opportunity for New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence creates 'significant' opportunity for New Zealand

Artificial intelligence offers New Zealand vast opportunities to address key wellbeing, sustainability, and economic challenges, per AI Forum research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019
AI: Urgent action needed to address NZ challenges
Artificial Intelligence

AI: Urgent action needed to address NZ challenges

Calls for urgent action on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to address New Zealand's challenges have been made by the country's AI Forum.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019
Opportunities incoming as NZ dives deep into AI
Artificial Intelligence

Opportunities incoming as NZ dives deep into AI

The AI Forum of New Zealand has released a report that looks at AI in NZ today, and the opportunities and challenges that are down the road.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
The AI tidal wave is coming, but it won't be as destructive as people think
IT Automation

The AI tidal wave is coming, but it won't be as destructive as people think

New research suggests that AI won't be different to any other tech-driven change, impacting jobs amid economic growth and productivity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Tech execs, academics coming together to shape AI in NZ
Artificial Intelligence

Tech execs, academics coming together to shape AI in NZ

Top tech companies and experts will gather in Auckland for New Zealand's biggest AI event, showcasing the impact of artificial intelligence on people's lives.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Forget Labour, AI is taking over New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence

Forget Labour, AI is taking over New Zealand

New Zealand urged to embrace AI at a faster rate due to its potential to transform economy, society and improve health outcomes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Kiwi AI could help end world hunger
Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi AI could help end world hunger

Tech advances in AI and IoT are key to helping New Zealand address growing food shortage, says NZ IoT Alliance director.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
NZ is aspiring to be southern hemisphere's AI capital
Artificial Intelligence

NZ is aspiring to be southern hemisphere's AI capital

The future impact of AI on the economy and society will be significant and dramatic, but New Zealand is preparing for these changes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
No longer Sci-Fi, AI is something NZ needs to discuss
Artificial Intelligence

No longer Sci-Fi, AI is something NZ needs to discuss

Artificial Intelligence to be discussed at first New Zealand AI Forum. Tech leader Stu Christie urges people to learn about AI's potential.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017

Global Stories

Why accelerating the uptake of tech in the NZ economy is crucial
Artificial Intelligence

Why accelerating the uptake of tech in the NZ economy is crucial

Productivity Commission's tech inquiry will better inform the NZ government about the impact of technology on work, says AI Forum NZ.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
How AI and IoT will help NZ meet increasing food demands
Agricultural Technology

How AI and IoT will help NZ meet increasing food demands

New Zealand looks to artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things to help address the growing food shortage and support sustainable economic growth.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017