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Noor Gillani 20/04/2023 Noor Gillani 20/04/2023

Will AI ever reach human-level intelligence? We asked 5 experts

There’s no doubt AI systems appear to be “intelligent” to some extent. But could they ever be as intelligent as humans?

Peter Griffin 19/04/2023 Peter Griffin 19/04/2023

Microsoft’s Vasu Jakkal: AI will transform cybersecurity - and tackle the cyber skills shortage

Cybersecurity is getting the generative AI treatment, with Microsoft's new Security Copilot service incorporating the same artificial intelligence technology that has taken the world by storm.

Peter Griffin 31/03/2023 Peter Griffin 31/03/2023

Griffin on Tech: Don’t hit pause on AI, regulate its use now

The Elon Musk-funded Future of Life Institute this week issued an open letter calling on artificial intelligence research labs to suspend work on their most advanced projects.

Victoria MacLennan 30/03/2023 Victoria MacLennan 30/03/2023

Growing the Industry: Talking tech in schools

For those of us who live and breathe digital tech we know how wonderful this industry can be, how well it can pay, how creative, rewarding and mentally stimulating the mahi (work) can be. Sadly we are only a tiny percentage of the population and unless someone in your immediate whānau works in our space most people have no idea - especially our tamariki (children).

Victoria MacLennan 25/03/2023 Victoria MacLennan 25/03/2023

The role of VR in the classroom, something we should be embracing or not?

Leveraging technology in the classroom is pretty well documented and understood these days. The need for enhanced digital technology skills and capabilities to be taught to ensure our ākonga (learners) are developing the range of skills they require for their future jobs is also well understood.

Ayeha Scott, Aaron Gilbert, Candice Harris 10/03/2023 Ayeha Scott, Aaron Gilbert, Candice Harris 10/03/2023

Want to support companies that support women? Look at your investments through a ‘gender lens’

Gender equity continues to be a significant problem in business globally. Here's a powerful way to tackle it...