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Exploring A.I. in Te Ao Pāpāho: Post-Event Resources
Introduction
Ka nui te mihi to everyone who attended Te Wānanga Atamai Hangahanga. One of our exciting events connecting our industry with the possibilities of AI. Below, you will find resources and presentations from our speakers, along with additional educational opportunities.
Our Kaikōrero
Frances Valintine
Frances Valintine CNZM is a passionate educator and technologist focused on challenging traditional education structures to prepare future generations for a changing world. She is the founder of AcademyEX and led the first session of the day, presenting up-to-date information on AI tools relevant to the screen sector and an interactive session.
Rio Hemopo-Hunuki
Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Te Arawa, Niuē
Many will know Rio Hemopo-Hunuki as a musician, artist and bassist of TrinityRoots. Beyond his musical career, Rio is the founder and creative director of Koi Digital Limited, where he integrates AI into gaming and digital storytelling to enhance Indigenous representation. He is an Edmund Hillary Fellow and is pursuing a Master of Technological Futures at academyEX, illustrating the importance of education in ethical AI usage and promoting diverse cultural narratives in digital spaces.
Jermaine Leef
Jermaine Leef, a pioneer in social media distribution, integrates AI into his creative practice. As the owner of Manaiakalani films Jermaine uses AI for a range of tasks, from proposal writing, script research, and avoiding writer's block to administrative work, like creating schedules, visual mood boards, and pitch decks. Jermaine acknowledges AI's potential biases but sees it as a tool to enhance creativity, similar to Hekenukumai Busby's use of power tools - the use of new tools does not diminish the mana or wairua of the work.
Learn more about Manaiakalani Films
Joffre Kopu
Te Atiawa
Joffre Kopu, known for his innovative work in event production, concept design, and his involvement with notable arts and music projects, including collaborations with Tame Iti and Salmonella Dub, is also passionate about utilizing AI in his creative practice. He believes art and music drive technology, and AI is a means to achieve creative expression. Kopu advocates for embracing AI to stay ahead, highlighting its potential in proposal writing, project development, admin, storyboarding, and post-production. He emphasizes data sovereignty and IP protection by using small, closed language models and training AI offline to safeguard data.
Learn more about Joffre's mahi
Xaviere Murray-Puhara
Ngāti Kahungunu Ngāti Porou, along with familial ties to Samoa, Tonga, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.
Xaviere Murray-Puhara is a dynamic leader and innovator. As CEO and Co-Founder of kahu.code, a Māori-owned, father-daughter-AI-run software company, she shared about integrating AI with te ao Māori and indigenous cultures. Xaviere also co-founded Tech Taniwha to cultivate future tech leaders and is pursuing a Diploma in Māori Language Fluency. She actively participates in discussions on AI and Māori perspectives, including translating AI skills courses into te reo Māori and developing tools like Kaiawhina Reo and Whakawhiti Reo to support language revitalisation.
Additional Resources:
Kaiawhina Reo - A friend on your reo Māori journey
Whakawhiti Reo - For direct translation English to te reo Māori
Digital Passport A.I. Skills Course
If you’re interested in learning about the meaningful ways AI can be used to enhance your practice, you might want to consider The Digital Passport A.I. Skills course. This course is fully funded by Ministry of Social Development and is designed to give you the skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Course Overview
- Level 1: Demystifies A.I. and covers everyday applications.
- Level 2: Amplifies productivity by teaching tools to simplify managing tasks and time, guide business ideas, and unleash creativity.
- Level 3: Examines how AI is transforming the workplace across different industries and business environments.
View the Digital Passport A.I. Skills Course
AcademyEX Master of Technological Futures
This Master's program is designed to equip professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs with the skills to lead their organisations through emerging and disruptive technologies.
Key Dimensions
- New business models
- Emerging disruptive technologies (e.g., Blockchain, IoT, AI, Machine Learning, VR/AR, Robotics)
- Technology and ethics
Program Overview
- Practical and solutions-based, with support from dedicated advisors.
- Identify an area of interest, develop a proposal, and implement a project.
- Tangata Whenua scholarships available with 50% of tuition fees covered for those who identify as Māori.
Course Info: AcademyEX Master of Technological Futures
Scholarship Opportunities: AcademyEX Scholarships
