Last work task of the year is a lovely one: sharing that my 2025 plans include leading an exciting new research project on internet infrastructure resilience and climate change www.brainbox.institute/post/interne...

Celebratory dumplings for dinner! News is out I’ve joined @brainboxinstitute.bsky.social to live my best tech policy think tank life with the team there 🤓💻 🎉🥟 www.brainbox.institute/post/the-bra...

Don't miss our webinar about AI and regulation, starting in 30 mins! Sign-up below to get the Zoom link ⬇️

I’m repeating a presentation I gave last week at Victoria University’s AI & Society seminar series on what regulating AI in New Zealand could look like. Do join us! The session will be recorded, but the recording won’t be widely distributed.

What could effective AI regulation look like for NZ? Don't miss our webinar on April 9 exploring global AI policy trends & potential regulatory pathways for NZ, led by director @tombcgh.bsky.social. Reserve your spot: lu.ma/ai-reg

Are you a decision-maker navigating AI in the workplace? Join our FREE webinar and Q&A on March 20, 11am NZT. Our AI Lead Allyn Robins will demystify AI, provide actionable insights for your org + answer any queries you have. Register now: lu.ma/0vhvjtci

We’re very excited to share the Transparency Initiatives Portal from the Action Coalition on Meaningful Transparency! To learn more, check out the editorial in @techpolicypress.bsky.social and join us for a launch event on 7/8 March - link here lu.ma/transparency

The New Zealand Minister for Science and Technology has ruled out any additional legislation for responding to AI in New Zealand in the near future. Read the article below and check out the Brainbox Institute NZ AI Policy Tracker on our website. www.nzherald.co.nz/business/sur...

Introducing the NZ AI Policy Tracker, a new tool that centralises New Zealand’s disparate AI regulatory environment and provides a one-stop spot for engaging with relevant materials.  Check it out + let us know what you think: www.brainbox.institute/post/the-bra...

Brainbox AI Lead Allyn Robins discussed facial recognition technology on RNZ's The Panel yesterday, shedding light on its workings amid the Foodstuffs trial of the tech in supermarkets. Take a listen below: www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

Could Taylor Swift be the catalyst for AI regulation? Brainbox Institute's AI Lead Allyn Robins explores this important question on RNZ Nights with Emile Donovan. Listen here: www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

🧵 Disinformation is a notable topic in the recently released report from the New Zealand Independent Electoral Review. In our submission, we called for caution, and we’re encouraged to see the panel has taken a similar approach.

The era of the the unreal image is well and truly upon us. However, Brainbox AI Lead Allyn Robins argues that this isn't necessarily a negative development – and that effective navigation is within reach. Read his latest for BusinessDesk: businessdesk.co.nz/article/opin...

On Monday we launched our discussion paper, "Deciphering Media Literacy: Charting the future in Aotearoa". You can read it or watch a recording of our launch event panel discussion here: www.brainbox.institute/post/event-a...

Join us next week for the launch of our new policy paper about media literacy. On 18 Dec at 6:30pm, we're hosting an expert panel discussion in AKL, with an option to attend online. Registration is needed for attendance – sign-up here: bit.ly/4adBpQH

Check out our summary paper of the panel discussion we co-hosted w/ the EU Delegation to NZ + Vic Uni about online platform accountability, ft insights on EU & NZ approaches from Gerard de Graaf, Anjum Rahman, Paul Ash, @tombcgh.bsky.social + Prof Ali Knott: www.brainbox.institute/post/online-...

It was a privilege to attend and participate in the Asia NZ Foundation ASEAN Australia New Zealand Roundtable in October this year. I've written a piece sharing some opinions and reflections on broader themes, and how New Zealand should respond to them. See here: www.asianz.org.nz/track-2/opin...

“In the face of all this burgeoning wave of hype and investment, I say - enjoy it while it lasts. Because it won’t.” AI Lead Allyn Robins was published in RNZ this week with an article challenging the current AI bubble. www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...

I’m at #IGF2023 - let’s talk!

We think it’s time to start shaping up AI regulation for New Zealand.

Brainbox AI Lead Allyn Robins appeared on The Spinoff today, highlighting how AI regulation seems to be the elephant in the room at this year's NZ election: thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-...