More than 80 percent of people don’t independently verify AI-generated information. As AI becomes the first place customers go for answers, that trust is creating a new challenge for New Zealand businesses.
AI is having its “peak hype” moment, but beneath the noise there is a very practical question most New Zealand business owners are asking: Will this actually help my business run better, or is it just another shiny tech distraction?
Icehouse CEO Olivia Blaylock says with the right strategy, literacy, and leadership, SMEs can seize the opportunity to grow smarter and faster.
With AI creating both excitement and uncertainty for Kiwi SMEs, Hamilton-based Igor Matich, Founder of Dynamo6 offers up some pragmatic advice to help businesses cut through the noise.
Reuben Bijl argues it’s time for New Zealand to go beyond the AI innovation hype and address the ethical, legal and accountability gaps in how these technologies are developed and used.
Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges shares his reflections on New Zealand’s AI readiness and its potential to transform productivity and spawn billion-dollar niche enterprises.
Datacom’s Director of AI, Lou Compagnone, shares practical advice on where Kiwi businesses are getting AI right, what to watch out for, and how to build momentum from inside the business out.
From automation to AI-driven insights, the tools that once seemed out of reach are now more accessible and cost-effective than ever, offering tangible ways for Kiwi businesses to thrive.
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