07 April 2021
With robust public policy Lessons learned from the UK Important lessons can be learned from the latest cases of misuse, underuse or over use of algorithms in high stake use cases, wildly reported in the media in 2020. Perhaps the most important lesson is on the importance of public confidence for the success of using … Continue reading "Operationalizing Values In AI – The Case of Fairness"
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22 March 2021
We would like to invite you to participate in some exploratory huis, looking at different aspects of the skills issues in digital tech and what can be done to remove barriers
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22 March 2021
As New Zealand is a small, forward-looking tech-savvy country, it feels natural for its government to look for initiatives in the area of AI regulation
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Researchers at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center have singled out 32 sets of principles for the responsible use of AI, which they have mapped to eight common themes. The work of applying such principles to the day-to-day world of engineers, practitioners, and, perhaps most importantly, oft
19 April 2021
With robust public policy Lessons learned from the UK Important lessons can be learned from the latest cases of misuse, underuse or over use of algorithms in high stake use cases, wildly reported in the media in 2020. Perhaps the most important lesson is on the importance of public confidenc
7 April 2021
Skills are critical to the growth of any sector, especially in high-skill and high complexity sectors such as digital and information technology. The Skills Workstream of the Industry Transformation Plan is working towards solutions across the full skills pipeline. With this in mind, we would li
22 March 2021
Alistair KnottDept of Computer Science, University of Otago New Zealanders like to think of their country as an innovator in public policy. New Zealand was the first country to give women the vote in 1893, the first Western country to go nuclear-free in 1987, and among the first countries to foc
22 March 2021
Current work underway Distilling insights from IDIA interviews. Designing initiative to encourage Māori into tech careers and business enterprise, including developing a map of existing initiatives to identify what is successful, make connections and enhance scale. Upcoming engagements
19 March 2021
Current work underway Initial Engagement is proceeding on the cornerstones, with a more in-depth engagement and communications plan in development. Upcoming engagements and milestones Initial engagement on the AI Strategy Cornerstones with key stakeholders is currently being planned. The A
19 March 2021
Current work underway Loading the discussion document on DDI onto the www.digitaltechitp.nz website to seek feedback from wider industry on where to focus efforts. Upcoming engagements and milestones Discussions with i4 , AiLab on the education initiative as part of the DDI workstream.
19 March 2021
Current work underway Planning for upcoming programme Define and Create phases, international engagement via NZTE Global Team survey in progress, International Perceptions Research briefing in progress. Upcoming engagements and milestones Domestic survey closes end of January; planning for
19 March 2021
Current work underway Skills workstream full speed ahead. Assumptions process now complete and work is being undertaken over the next month in each of 8 identified key areas. Steering Group will then prioritise and size etc. Upcoming engagements and milestones A series of deep-dive worksho
19 March 2021
Current work underway Holding a meeting of the working group (late March) to agree next steps and begin shaping up some initiatives. Upcoming engagements and milestones Launch of Procurement Agile Playbook – opportunity to build on this work with further products. Emerging themes T
19 March 2021