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How AI is landing in New Zealand classrooms, universities and NCEA. Cheating and assessment, teachers using AI, school policy and research from NZ universities, collected from NZ media and updated daily.

AI shows Kiwi researcher how to make sarin gas, then asked to borrow his phoneStuff · 10 Oct

How to build a nuclear bomb or plan an assassination are just some of the suggestions made by one of the world’s most popular AIs to a Kiwi researcher.

AppWrap: AI for tertiary sector, AI data centres power play and digital payments viewsistart.co.nz · 9 Oct

AppWrap: AI for tertiary sector, AI data centres power play and digital payments views istart.co.nz

Tertiary Education Commission seeks AI deal for up to 420,000 staff and studentsBusinessDesk | NZ · 9 Oct

Tertiary Education Commission seeks AI deal for up to 420,000 staff and students BusinessDesk | NZ

Cisco finds AI puts network capacity under pressureReseller News · 8 Oct

Modernising networks early better position businesses to support AI agents, real-time applications and future innovations at scale. Those that fail to upgrade their networks could risk performance bottlenecks, security exposure, higher costs and slower AI adoption. Despite that urgency there is a widening gap between AI ambition and network readiness, according to Cisco’s No time to wait: The accelerating impact of AI on campus and branch networks research. The research of 3,472 IT and networking decision-makers across 15 countries found only 15 per cent of organisations have networks flexible

Turnitin says Clarity cuts AI-written student workIT Brief · 8 Oct

Australian and New Zealand students using Turnitin's monitored writing platform were about 40% less likely to submit work flagged as mostly AI-generated.

Strengthening connections across AI, robotics, automation and sensingAIRA · 8 Oct

The Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association has entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding with New Zealand Robotics, Automation and Sensing (NZRAS), creating a framework for greater collaboration between New Zealand’s AI and robotics research communities.The partnership reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of artificial intelligence, robotics, automation and sensing, and a shared interest in strengthening the pathways between research, industry, students and real-world ...

Generative AI tests limits of copyrightUniversity of Auckland · 7 Oct

Generative AI tests limits of copyright University of Auckland

The first AI election is here, so far, everyone is losingStuff · 7 Oct

Based on research from the New Zealand company, none of our parties truly have an AI edge. That could make all the difference in a race this tight.

NZTR backs horse injury risk researchThe Straight · 6 Oct

NZTR backs horse injury risk research The Straight

New whitepaper sets out a strategic approach to AI for Aotearoa New ZealandAIRA · 5 Oct

The Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association has released the third edition of Aotearoa New Zealand Artificial Intelligence – A Strategic Approach, providing an updated view of what New Zealand needs to do to strengthen its national AI capability.The new edition comes at an important point in New Zealand’s AI journey. Since the previous whitepaper, the Government has released the country’s first national AI Strategy, the science and innovation system has undergone significant change...

AI shows Kiwi researcher how to make sarin gas, asks to borrow his phoneStuff · 5 Oct

AI shows Kiwi researcher how to make sarin gas, asks to borrow his phone Stuff

Industry leaders missed crucial feature in OpenAI "swarm" behavior, says researcherdagens.com · 5 Oct

Industry leaders missed crucial feature in OpenAI "swarm" behavior, says researcher dagens.com

Researchers compare modern artificial intelligence models to ancient oraclesdagens.com · 4 Oct

Researchers compare modern artificial intelligence models to ancient oracles dagens.com

Future global wellbeing assessment: Conceptual foundations, governance & artificial intelligenceResearch Commons@Waikato · 3 Oct

Future global wellbeing assessment: Conceptual foundations, governance & artificial intelligence Research Commons@Waikato

Celebrating International Women in Robotics DayAIRA · 3 Oct

Join the Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association and New Zealand Robotics, Automation and Sensing to celebrate International Women in Robotics Day with an event bringing together speakers from across Aotearoa New Zealand.Through an engaging panel discussion, our speakers will share their experiences, perspectives and insights on the opportunities shaping robotics today, the value of diverse voices and pathways into the sector, and how we can encourage broader participation in robotics an...

From research to reality at AUT forumNZ Manufacturer · 2 Oct

Senior lecturer, Daniel Konings. Manufacturers, industry leaders, academics and engineering students met at AUT in September for the inaugural Advancing Manufacturing Forum (AMF 2026). The collaboration between AUT, the University of Auckland, Auckland Council and Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa focused on solving real-world challenges facing New Zealand businesses. About 30 small and medium-sized companies shared their production bottlenecks or innovation challenges and left the forum with practical ideas and new connections. Business development manager for AUT’s School of Engineering, Comp

The Politics of China’s Global AI GovernanceTe Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington · 1 Oct

The Politics of China’s Global AI Governance Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

College Students May Face Greater AI Risks Than ChildrenPsychology Today · 1 Oct

College Students May Face Greater AI Risks Than Children Psychology Today

From the Chief Executive: What sits behind the growthEducation NZ · 30 Sept

From the Chief Executive: What sits behind the growth Education NZ

'AI should assist teachers, not replace them': Union warns of risks of AI markingRNZ · 30 Sept

'AI should assist teachers, not replace them': Union warns of risks of AI marking RNZ

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