New Zealand’s vital AI event next month, Aotearoa AI
Summit, will help pave the way for the future of artificial
intelligence around the country, to help the
economy.
The AIForumNZ says it is anticipating fluid
intelligence, a more complex use of AI which will allow
technology to combine different forms of knowledge to solve
more complex problems.
“Waikato University recently
installed some of the most advanced AI systems in the
world,” AIForumNZ executive director Madeline Newman
says.
“The installation follows a pledge by the
country to become a world leader in AI research and
development. This AI system can quickly and efficiently
process huge amount of data which allows AI and machine
learning intelligence to solve complex problems,” Newman
says.
“We’re committed to advancing the Aotearoa
AI ecosystem so that we can realise the immense
opportunities AI represents for the tech industry and our
business economy. The summit in
Auckland on September 12 will be a big stepping stone
for AI in New Zealand.
“We are seeing clever use of
AI which will be essential for solving some of New
Zealand’s most pressing challenges from improving health
outcomes and managing cities better to environmental
sustainability.
“Our recent
research looked into the five key environmental outcomes
for Aotearoa where AI can deliver meaningful solutions from
both modern science and matauranga Māori
perspectives.
“The cost of inaction is rising
exponentially and AI can help uncover hidden patterns that
may help us create a better New Zealand for
all.
“This focus on AI in action is the central
theme of the upcoming summit with top national and
international speakers discussing the latest trends in
AI.
“However AI is not a silver bullet, so there
will also be important work on subjects like ethical AI and
use of data.”
The annual summit provides an
opportunity for people and organisations at the cutting edge
of the AI wave to gather, learn and ensure Kiwi’s get the
best from this rapidly developing technology.
The AI
Forum is part of the NZTech Alliance and is a not for profit
working with government and industry on the development of a
national AI strategy for New Zealand.
AI can boost
Aotearoa New Zealand’s biodiversity and help in the fight
against climate change. It can support environmental
sustainability.
