A world-first initiative aimed at reducing the risk of harmful online content in New Zealand continues to gather momentum.  NZTech Chief Executive Graeme Muller has today welcomed the first evaluation of the reporting required by the Aotearoa New Zealand Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms (the Code) and announced the appointment of New … Continue reading "Progress and potential – review highlights big tech performance in reducing online harm in NZ"

January 8, 2024 SupaHuman.ai, a pioneering AI solutions provider, is set to revolutionise the Artificial Intelligencelandscape in New Zealand. The company, founded by industry stalwarts Dave Howden, Blair Woods,and Zane Hemmingsen Jensen, aims to unlock the full potential of AI for New Zealand businesses andgovernment agencies. Building upon their impressive history in creating boutique software … Continue reading "SupaHuman.ai Launches in New Zealand, Ushering a New Era in AI Solutions"

Callaghan Innovation and the AI Forum, New Zealand’s community of artificial intelligence technology champions, is today launching AI Governance, a new website to drive leadership in the responsible use and governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Aotearoa New Zealand.

As part of TechWomen’s ShadowTech Day in September, around 600 wāhine in Years 9, 10 and 11 spent the day at one of 50 companies across Hamilton, Cambridge, Wellington, Tauranga, Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland. The aim? To inspire more girls to forge a path in the rapidly evolving tech sector in Aotearoa. ShadowTech is a … Continue reading "Shadowing tech mentors inspires ākonga"

Introducing Debanking and its Implications for Aotearoa New Zealand’s Web3 Ecosystem. Published by Web3NZ and supported by BlockchainNZ, this study explores debanking challenges in New Zealand’s business landscape.  Many banks and financial institutions have been cautious about providing services to digital asset-related businesses due to potential risks and regulatory uncertainty. The research found that over … Continue reading "New study explores debanking challenges"

Kia ora, The recent AI Forum Summit in Auckland was undoubtedly a highlight of the year, full of insights, networking, and action plans geared toward the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various sectors. IoT Alliance was thrilled to support an exclusive workshop with Mott MacDonald, focusing on bridging AI and IoT in infrastructure. The Workshop: Mott MacDonald … Continue reading "Highlight from the Aotearoa AI Summit"

Wealth app Sharesies has joined forces with BlinkPay, New Zealand’s first homegrown Māori fintech startup, to redefine the way investors manage their finances.

The next Government must support the use of technology to transform the economy, lift the performance of New Zealand industries and create high-value jobs, according to NZTech CEO Graeme Muller. NZTech has released its manifesto for the upcoming election, New Zealand’s Digital Future, which cites six key areas the next Government must focus on to … Continue reading "NZTECH MANIFESTO STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY TO NZ’S FUTURE"

The Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand (AIFNZ) Annual Meeting is coming soon and there is now a chance for you, or your organisation, to be involved in shaping the future direction of our Aotearoa AI sector!