The AI Forum helps develop the local AI ecosystem by engaging with Government, industry and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for advancement.
Our parliamentary submissions collate the views of our membership in response to specific inquiries or bills.
Our research reports are written in partnership with a range of organisations (including industry partners, professional bodies, research organisations and Government) to provide insight, information and lead the debate on AI’s potential impact on New Zealand’s future.
Reports
New research shows AI is boosting productivity with minimal job displacement
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 … Continue reading "New research shows AI is boosting productivity with minimal job displacement"
Reports
Navigating our creative future
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 … Continue reading "Navigating our creative future"
July 2024
Reports
AI Blueprint for Aotearoa New Zealand
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 … Continue reading "AI Blueprint for Aotearoa New Zealand"
July 2024
Reports
Explainable AI – building trust through understanding
We want to understand how AI works – to be able to explain it – and this can be vital in some situations, but enforcing the wrong kinds of explainability can … Continue reading "Explainable AI – building trust through understanding"
November 2023
Reports
AI Enviro Hackathon Report 2022
In September 2022 we ran the AI Forum’s first ever New Zealand-wide hackathon series and partnered with She Sharp in the first ever Female-led AI Hackathon. Based on our May … Continue reading "AI Enviro Hackathon Report 2022"
November 2022
Reports
AI for the Environment in Aotearoa New Zealand
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 … Continue reading "AI for the Environment in Aotearoa New Zealand"
May 2022
Reports
AI for the Environment
The AI Forum Te Kāhui Atamai Iahiko o Aotearoa is researching the potential for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to contribute to environmental outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand. This research project is … Continue reading "AI for the Environment"
Reports
Trustworthy AI in Aotearoa – The AI Principles
Artificial intelligence (AI) can drive significant economic and social benefits for New Zealand. But it also introduces a range of risks and challenges to New Zealand society that cannot be … Continue reading "Trustworthy AI in Aotearoa – The AI Principles"
March 2020
Reports
Artificial Intelligence for Financial and Insurance Services in New Zealand
Ahumoni me te Inihua i te Atamai Iahiko This report examines the New Zealand financial services, banking and insurance sectors, which are currently experiencing significant transformation. Already, AI-enabled improvements … Continue reading "Artificial Intelligence for Financial and Insurance Services in New Zealand"
