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Burgeoning Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies present both major challenges and opportunities for our country. Yesterday, the Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand (AIFNZ) hosted a panel discussion in Wellington; AI … Continue reading "Artificial Intelligence (AI) – what should New Zealand be doing about it?"
18 October 2017
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More Kiwis buying into artificial intelligence
New Zealanders are buying into the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) as it is creeps into many walks of everyday life, an AI specialist says. New Zealand needs to actively … Continue reading "More Kiwis buying into artificial intelligence"
16 October 2017
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Seizing AI opportunities at Tech Summit
Last week, the Canterbury Tech Summit bought together hundreds of leaders in business, innovation and technology. Over 650 delegates filled the main hall at Wigram Airforce Museum to listen to … Continue reading "Seizing AI opportunities at Tech Summit"
20 September 2017
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How should society prepare for AI? – September Update
It has been great to see the Forum gain momentum as we continue to welcome on board new founding members including IBM and ANZ. This is further acknowledgement of the … Continue reading "How should society prepare for AI? – September Update"
20 September 2017
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How Should Society Prepare For AI?
Already August has been a full month with AI related events happening around the country, in particular the AI Forum Auckland Connect event and IBM’s Watson Summit . Earlier this month, University of Otago’s … Continue reading "How Should Society Prepare For AI?"
17 August 2017
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How should society prepare for advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
While evangelists predict human level intelligence by 2029, doomsayers say AI will bring the end of the human race! The truth is likely to lie between these extremes. However things … Continue reading "How should society prepare for advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI)?"
16 August 2017
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AI centre stage at Canterbury Tech Summit
Artificial intelligence (AI) Bitcoin, cybersecurity, leadership strategy and hi-tech exports are themes at this year’s Canterbury Tech Summit on 14 September in Christchurch. In a recent Idealog interview Summit chair … Continue reading "AI centre stage at Canterbury Tech Summit"
16 August 2017
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Connections strengthen AI locally
Last night we hosted our first Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand (AIFNZ) Connect Event in Auckland. The sold out event showcased local AI talent, provided an excellent opportunity to … Continue reading "Connections strengthen AI locally"
16 August 2017
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Focusing on research into impacts and ramifications of AI on New Zealand
The man who wants his cars to make their own decisions is ironically warning against the technology driving it. Artificial intelligence (AI), especially a deep human-like intelligence embedded in a … Continue reading "Focusing on research into impacts and ramifications of AI on New Zealand"
17 July 2017