Brainbox Institute
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We're a public interest think tank and consultancy specialising in the intersection of technology, law, and policy.
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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...
Internet infrastructure in a changing climate: new research to improve resilience for Aotearoa New Zealand
Ellen StricklandAs we wind down the final days of 2024, I wanted to share a bit about an exciting new research project getting underway for next year. The project focuses on growing the resilience of ...
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December 19, 2024 at 12:28 AM
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...
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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
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The Brainbox Institute Welcomes Dr Ellen Strickland, Begins Transition to Non-Profit Structure
Tom Barraclough, Founder and DirectorI’m excited to announce two significant developments for the Brainbox Institute today. Since Brainbox was founded in 2018, the design, development, deployment and...
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May 9, 2024 at 6:07 AM
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
🤓💻 🎉🥟
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Don't miss our webinar about AI and regulation, starting in 30 mins! Sign-up below to get the Zoom link ⬇️
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
Regulating AI: NZ's Path in a Global Context · Zoom · Luma
AI has captured the world's attention, prompting significant debate around whether and how it should be regulated. While longstanding AI ethics principles have shaped regulation in...
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April 8, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Don't miss our webinar about AI and regulation, starting in 30 mins! Sign-up below to get the Zoom link ⬇️
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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
Regulating AI: NZ's Path in a Global Context · Zoom · Luma
AI has captured the world's attention, prompting significant debate around whether and how it should be regulated. While longstanding AI ethics principles have shaped regulation in...
lu.ma
March 28, 2024 at 2:11 AM
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
Regulating AI: NZ's Path in a Global Context · Zoom · Luma
AI has captured the world's attention, prompting significant debate around whether and how it should be regulated. While longstanding AI ethics principles have shaped regulation in...
lu.ma
March 28, 2024 at 2:05 AM
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
Our AI Lead Allyn Robins will demystify AI, provide actionable insights for your org + answer any queries you have. Register now: lu.ma/0vhvjtci
AI for Organisations: Seminar and Q&A · Zoom · Luma
Countless platforms, businesses, and individuals agree that AI is the most important technology in the world right now. But is it everything it’s cracked up to be? How is it relevant to your...
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March 13, 2024 at 11:35 PM
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
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 Transparency Initiatives Portal is now live at portal.meaningfultransparency.tech 🌐 It’s a streamlined, user-friendly community resource designed to help you navigate the complex tech transparency ecosystem. See
@techpolicypress.bsky.social for more here: www.techpolicy.press/building-com...
@techpolicypress.bsky.social for more here: www.techpolicy.press/building-com...
Building Common Infrastructure for Meaningful Tech Transparency | TechPolicy.Press
Tom Barraclough and Jason Pielemeier say tech transparency is an emerging ecosystem that requires long-lasting infrastructure.
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February 23, 2024 at 12:14 AM
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...
Read the article below and check out the Brainbox Institute NZ AI Policy Tracker on our website.
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/sur...
Survey finds most Kiwis spooked about malicious AI - minister responds
AI scams are growing in sophistication - at pace.
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February 21, 2024 at 4:21 AM
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...
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...
Check it out + let us know what you think: www.brainbox.institute/post/the-bra...
The Brainbox Institute unveils new NZ AI Policy Tracker
Introducing the NZ AI Policy Tracker – a new resource launched today by the Brainbox Institute. This tool is designed to centralise information about Aotearoa New Zealand’s disparate AI regulatory env...
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February 11, 2024 at 11:15 PM
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...
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...
The Panel with Ali Jones and Ed McKnight (Part 2)
Today on the show, Susana and panellists Ali Jones and Ed McKnight ask how facial recognition software works, and hear about possible changes to our blood donation scheme. Plus, the Ekatahuna barber.
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February 9, 2024 at 2:42 AM
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...
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...
Could Taylor Swift be the catalyst for AI regulation?
Indecent, AI-generated photos of the global popstar have prompted US lawmakers to call for action on the burgeoning new technology.
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January 31, 2024 at 5:25 AM
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...
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.
January 17, 2024 at 12:57 AM
🧵 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...
How to navigate the era of unreal images
For many, it all began with the pope’s puffer jacket. Maybe for you, it was a digitally enhanced Tom Cruise impersonator, or the recent study that sh...
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December 22, 2023 at 12:33 AM
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...
December 20, 2023 at 10:59 PM
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
December 12, 2023 at 3:45 AM
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-...
Online platform accountability: EU and NZ perspectives explored in new policy paper
In August, the Brainbox Institute collaborated with the European Union in Aotearoa New Zealand and Victoria University of Wellington to host a panel addressing the approaches of both the EU and New Ze...
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November 30, 2023 at 9:53 PM
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-...
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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...
November 24, 2023 at 2:01 AM
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-...
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-...
It's time to admit 'we're in an AI bubble'
Comment - Artificial Intelligence is the technology story of 2023. In the face of all of this burgeoning wave of hype and investment, I say - enjoy it while it lasts, writes Allyn Robins.
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November 9, 2023 at 9:24 PM
“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-...
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-...
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I’m at #IGF2023 - let’s talk!
October 8, 2023 at 5:38 AM
I’m at #IGF2023 - let’s talk!
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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-...
October 6, 2023 at 10:18 AM
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-...
October 6, 2023 at 5:24 AM
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-...