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  • CIO upfront: We need to chat about chatbots

    Chatbot developers can differentiate themselves from the pack - using one of the most time-tested communication methods, writes Brodie Wooler of FaceMe

    Written by CIO New Zealand03 May 19 10:00
  • What avatars can teach us about being human

    There are three critical questions organisations need to answer when deploying digital tools, says Liz Maguire of ANZ, based on their experience with the launch of their digital assistant ‘Jamie’

    Written by Divina Paredes22 April 19 06:30
  • Under the influence of ‘avastars’

    ‘Virtual’ or computer-generated social media influencers have growing appeal and influence. Frith Tweedie of EY asks, can New Zealand’s advertising standards and laws keep up?

    Written by CIO New Zealand26 March 19 06:30
  • A tribute to my friend Atta Elayyan

    Victor Yuen of FaceMe writes about the ‘rich and full life’ of the inspiring tech entrepreneur, who died in the Christchurch massacre last week

    Written by Victor Yuen21 March 19 06:12
  • Soul Machines launches Digital DNA

    Says technology will make it easy to produce highly realistic digital humans in minutes.

    Written by Divina Paredes14 Dec. 18 10:06
  • OK Computer? Ensuring safe and fair use of algorithms

    The algorithms fundamental to artificial intelligence have huge potential to benefit business, government and society. But how can we ensure transparency and accountability when algorithms are used for important decision making? Frith Tweedie of EY writes about steps to help manage algorithmic risk in both the public and private sectors.

    Written by CIO New Zealand27 Aug. 18 06:30