I am now offering free webinars from a Te Ao Māori perspective to assist Māori communities and those who interact with Māori communities and AI to better understand the risks and benefits of AI, and to attempt to myth bust some of the many incorrect rumours and fears in the communities, particularly in te ao Māori.
The online Zoom webinars will be on the first first Thursday of each month, from 1-2pm, under the title “Artificial Intelligence Impacts and Preparation for Māori”, and are bookable at the Eventbrite page or by selecting courses below. Each webinar is free to register for and will include a 15 minute wānanga section for questions and answers.
The key theme of each webinar is based upon the key theme from my 2023 Gibbons Lecture at the University of Auckland
Māori are at a crossroads with AI. We can ignore it and go down that road which will ensure Māori remain in status quo with inequities, discrimination and colonialism, or we can turn right for empowerment, decolonisation and a brighter future.
The current 2025 schedule is:
All webinars are recorded and available at https://bit.ly/KTaiuru-AI-Impacts
June 05 – Artificial Intelligence Impacts and Preparation for Māori – IP Art and Reo
I will present Trans-Tasman research in this area, discuss preventive measures, and propose solutions for Māori artists. I will cover various perspectives on using te reo Māori with AI, outlining the potential benefits and offering practical solutions. This seminar is relevant for those interested in Māori Intellectual Property Rights and the intersection of Māori language and technology.
July 03 – Artificial Intelligence Impacts and Preparation for Māori – Te Tiriti
I will discuss how Te Tiriti, He Whakaputanga and other legal instruments recognise Māori rights in relation to AI, including Māori Data Sovereignty. This seminar is highly recommended for all individuals involved in using or developing AI in Aotearoa New Zealand.
August 07 – Artificial Intelligence Impacts and Preparation for Māori – Businesses in NZ
I will discuss AI’s impact on Māori, focusing on how New Zealand business leaders view AI.
September 04 – Artificial Intelligence Impacts and Preparation for Māori – Māori Perceptions
I will delve into the various perceptions and myths surrounding AI and its implications and benefits for Māori.
October 02 – Artificial Intelligence Impacts and Preparation for Māori – Māori Bias and Governance
Primarily for business owners, AI product owners, and governance boards. I will discuss the origins of and how to address bias and governance issues surrounding AI in your organisation while exploring strategies for preparing and adapting to the changing technological landscape.
November 05 – Artificial Intelligence Impacts and Preparation for Māori – Guest Speaker(s)
To be advised.
December 03 – Artificial Intelligence Impacts and Preparation for Māori – Online Panel TBA
To be advised.
Disclaimer: The Featured image was created using DALL·E on 2025-03-08 10.29.10 in response to this prompt: “A futuristic representation of Māori artificial intelligence’.