The numbers alone tell a compelling story. Apple's largest acquisition to date was Beats Electronics in 2014 for $3 billion. The rumoured Perplexity deal would shatter this pattern completely.

The organisations thriving aren't those avoiding AI, they're the ones strategically integrating it to amplify human capability.

I spend my days helping Kiwi business leaders understand how to practically apply AI in their work. So, here’s my take on which AI tools I use, how I use them, and what I’ve found works best.

The Privacy Commissioner emphasises that privacy compliance is not optional but fundamental to responsible AI adoption in New Zealand. So we did some research using ChatGPT, Perplexity and our own human brain power to find out how well common AI platforms comply with NZ Privacy regulations.

Discover key insights from the 2025 Aotearoa Workforce Survey on how artificial intelligence is transforming work in New Zealand. This article explores the rapid adoption of AI tools, their impact on productivity, and what this means for job roles, employee expectations, and skills development.

Clarifying Key Misconceptions About AI Data Usage

The course covers core AI concepts, use case identification, risk and governance principles, tool selection, and skills training. It’s grounded in real-world business scenarios, with a clear focus on practical value and responsible implementation.

AI models occasionally hallucinate, but new research shows leading systems like GPT-4.5 and GPT-4o are now more accurate and vastly faster than humans. With error rates as low as 1.2%, AI delivers reliable, context-aware answers, transforming productivity and efficiency for business leaders ready to embrace the future.

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technologies is transforming workplaces across New Zealand, raising questions about job displacement and restructuring. This report evaluates the assertion that employees in smaller businesses (under 100 employees) are less susceptible to AI-driven job displacement, while larger enterprises (1000+ employees) face significant restructuring pressures.

How will SMEs compete against companies with 10x the productivity and effectiveness? AI can provide an unfair advantage for SMEs, Wilhelmina Shrimpton chats to Justin Flitter to find what this means.

AI capabilities are doubling every seven months, threatening widespread job displacement across sectors like software engineering, accounting, and marketing. Current policy responses are inadequate, necessitating immediate strategic overhauls in business processes, emergency-level policy reforms, and rapid retraining programs.

In a NZ or perhaps world first a customer has been cloned with AI to feature in Skinny’s latest marketing campaign.

Lawrence Lotze talks to Justin Flitter about AI innovation, business transformation & helping companies harness AI to scale smarter.

Grok 3 is completely uncensored, making it the perfect AI for conversations that break every conventional boundary. The contrast is stunning…

As global and local competitors accelerate AI adoption, organisations without a clear roadmap will face severe challenges in attracting and retaining skilled workers.

The commercial cleaning industry is undergoing a profound transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly integrated into operations, fundamentally changing how cleaning services are delivered, managed, and evaluated.

Running AI models locally can be a powerful way to experiment with natural language processing or other AI-driven tasks without relying on cloud services. Here’s what I’ve set up on my MacBook Pro M1 laptop.

Nations are investing heavily in building their own AI capabilities and ecosystems to gain global competitive advantages and strategic influence.

For New Zealand, the importance of Sovereign AI lies in several key areas:

There are several key reasons why AI will augment and enhance human capabilities rather than fully replace them

A new report reveals “fluffing around” as the top productivity killer in New Zealand workplaces, caused by time wasted searching for information and waiting for responses.  Enterprise AI tools are presented as the solution, providing instant access to information and eliminating the need for manual tasks.  Early adopters report significant improvements in productivity and a shift towards a more efficient work culture.

Copilot Pages, ChatGPT Canvas, Anthropic Artefacts, Google Notebook LLM, and Perplexity Pages are features designed to capture knowledge, yours.

As we move forward, businesses that can effectively integrate AI into their leadership structures may find themselves with a significant competitive advantage. The question isn't just "What if an AI agent had a seat at your leadership table?" but "When will it happen, and will you be ready?"

Meet Digital Justin, a cutting-edge AI representation of Justin Flitter, New Zealand's leading AI for business advisor and founder of AI New Zealand.

The 2024 Great New Zealand AI Roadshow is over for this year. So how did it go?

Software built pre AI and generative AI, were designed for workflows that are no longer necessary.

At July’s AI Show event we showcase Computer Vision and the practical ways Kiwi companies are using this AI powered technology to solve business problems.

79% of New Zealand workers are interested in developing AI skills

The rapid adoption of AI in the workplace, and the BYOAI trend that’s increasing risks with the use of consumer grade, or Shadow AI tools.

Don't miss this episode if you're interested in understanding how AI can revolutionise your business and stay ahead in today's fast-evolving tech landscape.

The AI Show speakers emphasised the potential of LLMs and generative AI for businesses while acknowledging the challenges and risks involved. They offered solutions and best practices for secure and responsible implementation of these technologies.