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Steps to building trustworthy AI in Aotearoa

The AI Forum of New Zealand today published a set of guiding principles to help build public trust in the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) across New Zealand. Forum executive director Emma Naji says the principles provide overarching high-level guidance for anyone involved in

March 4, 2020

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NZTech Inform – maximising societal benefits of digital tech

On Friday, the Government announced the Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand; comprised of external advisors to help the Government identify and understand the new opportunities and threats from rapidly evolving digital technologies. I am already impressed with the way they are operat

March 2, 2020

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Expert advice for govt welcomed by most rapidly growing tech sector

Today’s announcement of the new Digital Council to help government understand opportunities for New Zealand to really boost emerging technologies has been welcomed by NZTech.  For the past two election cycles the tech ecosystem has recommended expert advice to help identify the benefits o

February 28, 2020

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AI Forum of NZ backs set up of new digital council

The AI Forum of New Zealand today came out in support of the government taking digital understanding to the next level with the announcement of the new Digital Council. “We are thrilled that included in the council line up is one of our executive members, Rachel Kelly,” Forum executive

February 28, 2020

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NZTech Inform - strengthening our ecosystem

Today, I am presenting at a conference in Wellington sharing how the Tech Alliance helps strengthen our ecosystem. There are now 24 associations in the Alliance, working together to help create a more prosperous New Zealand underpinned by technology. There are an enormous number of pr

February 24, 2020

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BiotechNZ to survey NZ biotechnology companies and supporting organisations

BiotechNZ is surveying NZ biotechnology companies and supporting organisations to find out the state and future opportunities for biotechnology to contribute to New Zealand’s economic growth. The survey wants to find out where our Kiwi biotech strengths and challenges are, as to enable recomme

February 20, 2020

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NZTech Inform – be part of Techweek2020

Last week, Techweek2020 opened for event submissions.  If you haven’t heard of Techweek, it’s an annual festival, run for a week in May.  Each year, we encourage events and activities to run through the country to help raise the awareness of the importance of technology for

February 17, 2020

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NZQA review for ICT Qualifications

NZTech was asked to provide a representative on the Steering Committee for the NZQA review of ICT qualifications sitting at levels 2-5 on the NZQA framework.  These are the pre-tertiary qualifications that guide the programmes offered by schools and polytechnics. The Steering Committee and wor

February 14, 2020

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NZTech Inform – Maximise Your 2020 Membership

It’s a new year, a new decade and already its February! As we dive into a new year, I’m reminded of a great analogy. Every year, thousands of people start with the best intentions of improving their fitness and join a local gym. Once they have signed up as a member they are able to

February 10, 2020