The AI Blueprint for Aotearoa (New Zealand) has just been launched by the AI Forum NZ. This blueprint for NZ sets ambitious goals, aiming to establish New Zealand as a world-leading hub for responsible AI innovation by 2030. This is a result of collaboration across number of parties from different industries that came together over several months to work on this. I was a participant as part of my involvement with the AI Forum governance group.

“We have prioritised six key sectors for AI investment including agriculture, architecture engineering and construction (AEC), creative industries, education, environment and health. These sectors are crucial for Aotearoa’s long term economic success and will benefit from greater AI adoption.”

Key insights from the AI Blueprint for Aotearoa:

Purpose: The AI Blueprint aims to align with New Zealand Government’s AI Principles and Roadmap, guiding strategic investments in AI over the next five years to support AI technologies.

Five-Year Goals: By 2030, Aotearoa New Zealand aims to be a world-leading hub for responsible AI innovation, recognized globally for using AI to enable a prosperous, inclusive, and equitable future.

Strategic Pillars: The blueprint focuses on four strategic pillars: New Opportunities, Increasing Capabilities, Enhancing Adoption and Managing Risks, and Building Talent.

Sector Focus: Six key sectors are prioritized: Agriculture, Architecture Engineering and Construction, Creative Industries, Education, Environment, and Health. Each sector has specific goals and strategies for AI integration.

Link to the AI Blueprint for Aotearoa report and download.

It was great to be part of this initiative and collaborate with some amazing people and organisations. Thanks to the following people for their ongoing work on this.

Gabriela Mazorra Madeline Newman Lysea Haggie Dr Geri Harris Susana Tomaz Colby Raley