Tag: ai
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AI Enhances Human Expertise Across Insurance Sector
An InsurTechNZ event showcased how AI is revolutionizing insurance by empowering human expertise. Companies like AI Underwrite, Tower, and JAVLN demonstrated significant gains in efficiency, customer service, and marketing output through strategic AI integration.
BusinessScience & TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEconomyFinancial MarketsEmployment and Labor AIInsuranceInsurTechNZUnderwritingCustomer ServiceMarketingEfficiencyTechnology
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New Zealand Tech Sector Drives Innovation in AI, Fintech, and SaaS
New Zealand's tech ecosystem is buzzing with activity, as entries open for the 2026 Aotearoa AI Awards and Hackathon Festival. The Fintech Insights 2026 report outlines the path to open finance, while KiwiSaaS celebrates International SaaS Day.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceEconomyBankingFinancial MarketsComputers and InternetEducation AIFintechSaaSAotearoaOpen FinanceTech AwardsTechnology
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New Zealand Government Funds AI Support for Small Businesses
New Zealand's government is investing in AI-powered tools for small businesses. Minister Cameron Brewer announced funding for AcceleratorNZ and Business Mentors New Zealand to enhance growth and efficiency for 600,000 Kiwi companies.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial Intelligence New Zealand GovernmentSmall BusinessAICameron BrewerBusiness SouthBusiness Mentors New ZealandEconomic Development
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Techweek26 Showcases New Zealand's Thriving Tech Innovation and Collaboration
Techweek26 showcased New Zealand's vibrant tech sector with over 240 events, highlighting innovative firms like Kara Technologies, PAM, and BioOra. The annual event fostered collaboration and celebrated local solutions with global relevance, reinforcing national pride in tech.
BusinessScience & TechnologyHealthEconomyComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceEducationSocial Issues Techweek26TechnologyInnovationAIKara TechnologiesHi-Tech Awards
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Tech Women Sees Growing Momentum in Aotearoa
Tech Women reports growing momentum in Aotearoa, with more women entering tech roles and leadership. Upcoming events and AI integration are highlighted as key areas for community engagement and professional growth.
Science & TechnologyBusinessEducation Tech WomenAotearoaTechnologyMentoringAILeadershipInnovation
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Norton Report: Cyberbullying and AI Companionship Challenge Kiwi Parents
Norton's 2025 Cyber Safety Insights Report reveals 13% of Kiwi parents report cyberbullying, and 23% say kids seek emotional support from AI, highlighting digital challenges for families.
Science & TechnologySocial IssuesEducationAustralasiaComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues NortonCyber SafetyCyberbullyingAIParental ControlsChildren
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Media Monitor: NZ Herald to Explore AI for Content Generation
Newsroom reports that the New Zealand Herald is forming a group to explore using AI to write stories, following an earlier incident and similar moves by competitors like Stuff.
MediaScience & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceDigital and Print Publishing NewsroomNew Zealand HeraldAIMatt MartelStuffcontent generationeditorial
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New Zealand Updates Guidance for Responsible AI in Public Service
New Zealand government releases updated AI guidance, emphasizing safety, transparency, and responsibility in adopting Generative AI systems across the public service, replacing interim guidelines from July 2023.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyAustralasiaLawArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentLegal AIgovernmentOECD AI PrinciplesGenerative AIpublic serviceU.S. Library of Congress