REPORTS & SUBMISSIONS

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"

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"

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"

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"

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 "AI Forum Submission | Privacy Regulation of Biometrics in Aotearoa New Zealand: Consultation Paper"

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"

The Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand (AI Forum) thanks the Governance and Administration Committee for the opportunity to submit on the Data and Statistics Bill. The AI Forum NZ would be happy to speak to the Select committee about our submission.

The AI Forum is working with the New Zealand Government on establishing an AI Strategy forAotearoa New Zealand within the Digital ITP. AI currently sits within the Mahi Ake (Growth)and should be extracted and sit as a foundation for the Strategy.

The Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand (AI Forum) has reviewed the draft Algorithm Charter that was released by Stats NZ for consultation in October 2019 (Algorithm Charter) and wishes to provide some initial feedback as set out in this submission. We also wish to express our interest in participating further on the Algorithm Charter, … Continue reading "Algorithm Charter – feedback from the AI Forum"