Soul Machines stories
Space-tech innovator Zenno appoints Erica Lloyd as Chief Revenue Officer
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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callaghan innovation
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sustainability
Erica Lloyd joins Zenno Astronautics as CRO to drive commercialization of patented superconducting magnet tech in the global space industry.
Digital humans to provide better healthcare services in NZ
Mon, 22nd Aug 2022
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ai
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healthtech
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mental health
Soul Machines' AI technology aims to revolutionize healthcare in New Zealand as government invests NZD$5.1 million in three research projects.
AI company raises $105m to create people for 'digital' workforces
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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digital transformation
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ai
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healthtech
An Auckland based artificial intelligence company Soul Machines has raised $US70 million ($NZ105m) to meet growing demand for 'digital people'.
Soul Machines and Microsoft partner to enhance AI solutions
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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public cloud
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crm
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martech
Soul Machines signs five-year deal with Microsoft, using Azure technology to create personalised AI experiences. Opportunities for growth in service AI.
Soul Machines joins WHO to bring better health support and info to global public
Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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public cloud
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healthtech
Soul Machines joins WHO's AI initiative, launching digital health worker Florence to aid in global tobacco quit.
Soul Machines launches Kiwi 'digital helper' in response to COVID-19 crisis
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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martech
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Soul Machines has unveiled Bella, a New Zealand-oriented digital helper to provide timely, accessible information during the COVID-19 crisis.
Soul Machines raises $40m, steps closer to global aspirations
Wed, 15th Jan 2020
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crm
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martech
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customer service
Soul Machines raises $40m to advance human-machine collaboration. Investment led by Temasek and includes Salesforce Ventures.
Soul Machines creates digital human for skincare firm SK-II
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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martech
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Soul Machines partners with skincare giant SK-II to unveil YUMI, the first autonomously animated digital influencer, enhancing customer interaction.
Soul Machines' virtual humans go mainstream
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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crm
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martech
An Auckland AI firm renowned for its work creating ‘digital humans’ is now unleashing its creativity to the wider market.
Soul Machines on a hot streak as more firms invest
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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martech
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Soul Machines gains US$2M from parent firm UniServices, boosting a US$15M drive. The Auckland AI company collaborates with Daimler on digital human tech.
Soul Machines and Rocket Lab founders to be recognised at Kea Awards
Wed, 30th May 2018
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nztech
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rocket lab
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awards
The Awards are an opportunity to recognise the very best among New Zealand’s community of Kiwi innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Daimler hires Soul Machines’ digital human for customer service
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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martech
Sarah combines artificial and emotional intelligence for a new experience which redefines the link between man and machine.
Kiwi AI company’s digital human being tested at UK bank
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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martech
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While NatWest will only deploy Soul Machines’ technology if it successfully completes a pilot, it could be used to help free up time human advisors.
Souls Machines’ lifelike VR creation Baby X to feature at GridAKL Innovation Day
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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ateed
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gridakl
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soul machines
GridAKL’s footprint has expanded with two new buildings, Mason Brothers and the new purpose-built 12 Madden St which are now officially open.
Air NZ’s digital human steals the show in Los Angeles
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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nz
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air new zealand
Air New Zealand partners with Soul Machines to showcase their digital human, Sophie, powered by AI at an event in Los Angeles.
Kiwi company paving the way to brave new AI world – PwC report
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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ai
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report
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pwc
NZ at forefront of AI tech, with local firms like Soul Machines leading, reports PwC, predicting a £21.6tn global boost by 2030.
No longer Sci-Fi, AI is something NZ needs to discuss
Wed, 24th May 2017
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ai
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new zealand ai forum
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ml
Artificial Intelligence to be discussed at first New Zealand AI Forum. Tech leader Stu Christie urges people to learn about AI's potential.