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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD

@ktaiuru.bsky.social
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AI, Data and Emerging Tech Ethicist and Governance, IP and Critical Indigenous Researcher. www.taiuru.maori.nz

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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
www.taiuru.co.nz/google-deepm...
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Google DeepMind hires 'philosopher' to work on machine consciousness
Explore the role of ai philosopher indigenous frameworks in understanding machine consciousness and human-AI relationships.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
I was honoured to be one of the 386 international AI ethics experts contributing a short essay to the report “Building a Human Resilience Infrastructure for the Age of AI: Experts Call for Radical Change Across Institutions, Social Structures.” www.taiuru.co.nz/human-resili...
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Human Resilience with AI
Explore Human Resilience with AI. Discover insights from AI ethics experts on building a supportive infrastructure for society.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
As facial recognition technology (FRT) is gradually being implemented across New Zealand’s retail landscape, a troubling gap has emerged in how one of the country’s major retailers is handling its rollout. www.taiuru.co.nz/briscoes-and...
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Briscoes and Rebel Sport FRT with no visible Māori consultation
Explore the concerns regarding Briscoes and Rebel Sport FRT and the lack of visible Māori consultation in New Zealand's retail sector.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Meta patent that could enable Artificial Intelligence (AI) to construct a digital simulation of you, trained on your posts, messages, browsing history, etc, after your death. This article from a Te Ao Māori perspective, and what you/we can do about it. www.taiuru.co.nz/meta-digital...
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Meta's Digital Ghost Patent
Explore Meta's Digital Ghost Patent and its implications for your data as Artificial Intelligence may create your cyber persona.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
I am excited to release, perhaps the world’s first Indigenous Peoples AI Framework for understanding and describing the nature of an Artificial Intelligence (AI). Drawing on mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori, and te reo Māori. www.taiuru.co.nz/kaupapa-maor... #ai #maori #indigenous
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Kaupapa Māori AI Framework
World's first Indigenous Peoples AI Agent Framework for understanding and describing the nature of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Taiwan opens new cloud centre to bolster 'sovereign AI' effort. The centre symbolised Taiwan moving from being a major hardware manufacturer toward becoming an "AI island", developing "sovereign AI". www.reuters.com/business/med...
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Taiwan opens new cloud centre to bolster 'sovereign AI' effort
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te opened a new cloud computing centre on Friday equipped with a powerful supercomputer, part of the chip powerhouse island's "sovereign AI" effort.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Recording is now available online, featuring a discussion on Whānau Data Sovereignty in relation to deceased forensics data. This session provides insights into what may be the world's first Indigenous perspectives on cultural practices. #maori #data #soverignty www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRGQ...
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Data, Dignity, and the Deceased. Futures for Forensic Technologies,
YouTube video by Dr Karaitiana Taiuru
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
I know a lot of the whānau are trading in Crypto currency. Apart from my usual cautions - be aware, the IRD are looking at taxing you according to this RNZ article www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines... #crypto
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Crypto accountant warning investors that tax collector is coming for them
In July last year IRD signalled it was honing in on people dealing crypto who were not declaring their income.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
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'Enough of this hostility': Lady Tureiti Moxon takes issues with Government to UN
Prominent advocate says Māori people are standing up to say 'enough'.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Data, Dignity, and the Deceased: Futures for Forensic Technologies from a Te Ao Māori perspective free webinar. www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/data-digni... #maori #datasoverignty
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Data, Dignity, and the Deceased: Futures for Forensic Technologies
A tikanga Māori perspective of forensic data by leading forensic researcher.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Whānau Data Sovereignty. I speak with Tangata Tiriti Rob Elshire about his journey over decades setting up sovereign computers and data storage facilities including his own data centre on his business premises. The recorded link www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0jm...
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Sovereign computers, software and servers for home and office.
YouTube video by Dr Karaitiana Taiuru
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Online webinar tomorrow noon to 1pm (NZT) Sovereign computers, software and servers for home and office. Join us on Zoom us06web.zoom.us/j/8585460367...
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Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting
Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise cloud communications.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Risks of AI Agents to Māori. Ai Agents are to Māori what Captain Cook and his Endeavour Ship and crew were. www.taiuru.co.nz/risks-of-ai-...
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Risks of AI Agents to Māori - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
Tiriti-based analysis of risks AI agents pose to Māori, examining data sovereignty, cultural harm, governance gaps, etc
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Sovereign computers, software and servers for home and office. Come and join me for this live webinar with an Open Source expert, noon October 22, Nau mai, haere mai koutou! sovereign-computers.eventbrite.co.nz
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Sovereign computers, software and servers for home and office
I talk with Tangata Tiriti Rob Elshire about his journey over decades setting up sovereign computers and data storage facilities.
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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 07/10/2025
We'd love to have a huge turn out for Nic's talk. Please help spread the word. There are downloadable pdf adverts in the link below. They can be emailed or printed. If you work in a public space (e.g. Library) you could help by printing and posting one of the flyers. Ngā mihi nui!
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Public Webinar - Myth Busting De-Extinction - Genomics for Aotearoa New Zealand
Myth busting de-extinction to sort fact from fiction. In this public talk, Associate Professor Nic Rawlence will provide a New Zealand perspective around claims of de-extinction.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Google AI search miss-identified me and another Māori man www.taiuru.co.nz/ai-miss-iden...
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AI miss-identified two Māori men - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
AI search has misidentified two different Māori men in a search of a prominent Māori Data Governance leader.
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Rawiri MJ @rawiri.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Tame Iti. I'm here to read the roll. . The Maori Roll Call. Genius performance. Performance art. youtu.be/PeT_SLYJkV4?... 🏳🏴🚩
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THE MĀORI ROLL CALL
YouTube video by Whānau Ora
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
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Benefits to Māori of no Census - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
As a technologist with a Te Ao Māori view and Te Tiriti analysis, I look at the impacts and opportunities of no census for Māori.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Warl! This needs to be addressed and talked about. Right wing anti Māori so scared of facts that a co ordinated attack on another Māori woman plays out. www.taiuru.co.nz/cyber-activi...
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Cyber activism removes Toitū te Tiriti Lawyer form social media - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
Toitu Te Tiriti lawyer being banned from Facebook for promoting and training people on the harms of the Regulatory Standards Bill.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Locally AI created learning resources are assisting Māori students literacy rates improve. This is a good case study for AI and Māori success. www.taiuru.co.nz/good-news-ai...
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Good news AI case study for Māori education - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
Locally AI created learning resources are assisting Māori students literacy rates improve. This is a good case study for AI and Māori success.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Kiwi’s common concerns of AI www.taiuru.co.nz/kiwis-common...
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Kiwi's common concerns of AI - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
One NZ Trust Report New Zealanders’ attitudes towards AI reinforces that New Zealanders want AI regulation and protections.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Concerning that the government department stated there was no bias in the AI, so no need to consult stakeholders. At odds with good AI governance. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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AI use for job seekers: Defaulting to a 'computer says no' situation
Using AI algorithms to renew expired Jobseeker benefits automatically could result in 'computer says no' discrimination, experts are warning.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
The AI action figure trend, where users generate personalised or stylised figures using AI tools (like custom avatars, arries several risks, particularly around privacy, ethics, cultural appropriation, and deepfake potential. www.taiuru.co.nz/ai-action-fi...
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Risks of AI Action Figure Trend - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
The AI action figure trend where users generate personalised or stylised figures using AI tools carries risks like cultural appropriation.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Now, more than ever, it is important to learn the basics of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) bias and the impacts on Māori communities. www.taiuru.co.nz/intro-to-fac...
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Intro to Facial Recognition bias - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
A free resource for our whānau Māori to learn about the dangers of Facial Recognition Technologies to empower themselves and avoid dangers.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
I speak with Dale Hudson about the real online harms to Māoei and the lack of legislation to protect our whānau. waateanews.com/2025/04/09/t...
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Taiuru: Outdated Laws Enable Online and IRL Harm
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Meta has stolen millions of books to train its AI, including books by kaituhi Māori. What does that mean for mātauranga and its status as taonga? thespinoff.co.nz/books/03-04-...
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What happens to taonga Māori in the age of AI?
Experts explain how copyright and intellectual property frameworks are inadequate protections for taonga Māori.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is using te reo Māori in many new ways, including by the Russian backed Pravda group to provide news/disinformation to New Zealanders. www.taiuru.co.nz/reo-maori-in...
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Reo Māori in Russian disinformation network - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
This article is about a Māori perspective of the Māori language being used in the Russian international disinformation network.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
A well articulated summary of Artificial Intelligence and its impacts on Māori culture. ttmconsultancy.co.nz/p%C4%81nui-1...
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AI, Haka, and the future of mātauranga Māori in Technology
Written by TTM Managing Partner, Ratangihia Weepu-Steer, who is currently completing her PHD in the AI space. Image by: Te Matatini Enterprises
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Monthly Te Ao Māori AI Webinars Join me for my monthly webinars delving into the intersection of Te Ao Māori and Artificial Intelligence. Topics such as the environment, reo Māori, intellectual property rights, data sovereignty, employment, bias, and AI governance. www.taiuru.co.nz/monthly-te-a...
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Monthly Te Ao Māori AI Webinars - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
Announcing monthly webinars about Te Ao Māori and Artificial Intelligence and the benefits and impacts AI has with Māori
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
When the dangers of digital harm and AI against Māori make it to Te Matatini, S#!T just go real. It is humbling that reassuring that our people are ware of this and that as Māori we are almost 50% of Māori experience online harm. www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/02/26/t...
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Te Matatini: AI and online harm spark kōrero on and off stage
Angitu left the crowd in deep thought today following their performance, specifically the haka item where they spoke in depth about Artificial Intelligence
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) is under serious consideration for broad implementation in New Zealand without public consultation. This article highlights concerns about the hurried process. www.taiuru.co.nz/nz-governmen...
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NZ Government Facial Recognition Technology - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
Facial Recognition Technology is seriously being considered for widespread implementation in New Zealand with no consultation to the public.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
3G mobile coverage in NZ to be cut adding to the NZ digital divide. www.taiuru.co.nz/3g-mobile-co...
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3G mobile coverage in NZ to be cut - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
All 3 New Zealand mobile network operators – 2degrees, One NZ and Spark will be shutting down their 3G cell phone coverage later this year.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
This is positive news in the current environment. 90 minutes is not a big ask for renewal. www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu...
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Realtor Janet Dickson loses challenge over compulsory Māori values course
The decision in the High Court means she faces the prospect of being ineligible to practice as a real estate agent for five years.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
The New Zealand Government has unveiled its non-binding AI Framework for the public sector, emphasising ethics, human rights, and Indigenous Peoples' perspectives. www.taiuru.co.nz/nz-governmen...
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NZ Government Release AI Framework - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
New Zealand Government released its first AI Framework that recognising Indigenous Peoples and international best AI governance practices.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
This article looks at the impacts to Māori knowledge and Māori language and states there are no new issues, just choices that are now available when using such AI. www.taiuru.co.nz/deepseek-ver...
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DeepSeek versus ChatGPT for Māori - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
Comparison of the two popular LLMs DeepSeek and ChatGPT to see which one is more knowledgeable of Māori language and Māori knowledge
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
The fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and the weakening of the New Zealand Dollar against the US Dollar, the adoption of cloud computing has surged by 14% since September 2024 impacting qnd placing SMEs, NFPs, and Māori organizations in delicate situations www.taiuru.co.nz/financial-in...
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Financial considerations for Māori and NZ Data Sovereignty - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
The uncertainty with the foreign exchange and the $NZ loosing to the $USA, cloud computing has increased by 14% since September 2024.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Another AI Privacy breach but this time not the fault of the company/individual but of the big tech. www.reuters.com/legal/micros...
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Microsoft's LinkedIn sued for disclosing customer information to train AI models
Microsoft's LinkedIn has been sued by Premium customers who said the business-focused social media platform disclosed their private messages to third parties without permission to train generative artificial intelligence models.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
The revocation of the Biden executive order addressing AI risks is no surprise. Tech giants often view AI regulation as a hindrance, potentially impacting minorities and women. NZ can continue to draw insights from the UK and other countries for guidance. www.reuters.com/technology/a...
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Trump revokes Biden executive order on addressing AI risks
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday revoked a 2023 executive order signed by Joe Biden that sought to reduce the risks that artificial intelligence poses to consumers, workers and national security.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Leaking of sensitive corporate and government data via Generative AI such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity is an ongoing risk with many New Zealand companies and government who lack AI skills such as AI governance and AI Security. www.taiuru.co.nz/data-leakage...
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Data Leakage and AI Usage Policy - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
AI Data leakage is a common form of accidental data leakage that occurs all over the world. Using an AI usage policy is the solution.
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Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa @sanjanah.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
On 9 Jan, a Facebook post by Hobsons Pledge generated 566 comments. The day after, it had increased to 1,400 (today, it's 1,000 more!). Studied all the comments on Thursday, & Friday. Additionally studied 2,100+ comments on 5 FB posts published over weekend also targeting Treaty Principles Bill.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Treaty Principals Bill Scaremongering. Misleading journalism about the Treaty Principals Bill web site being attacked could lead to similar actions of accusations of interference in the election when Donald Trump lost his second campaign. www.taiuru.co.nz/treaty-princ...
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Treaty Principals Bill Scaremongering - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
Misleading journalism about the Treaty Bills web site being attacked could lead to similar actions of accusations of interference in America.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Congratulations to Microsoft NZ for launching their Cloud Region datacentre in Auckland giving more Māori Data Sovereignty opportunities, jobs, considerations to Papatūānuku etc. news.microsoft.com/en-nz/2024/1...
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New Zealand’s First Hyperscale Cloud is Open for Business – New Zealand News CentreYour Privacy Choices Opt-Out Icon
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Māori Perspectives of Data Jurisdiction with Online Identity and Privacy www.taiuru.co.nz/maori-data-j...
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Māori Perspectives of Data Jurisdiction with Online Identity and Privacy - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
Most Māori data holders do not consider jurisdiction of their data as an issue with most Māori using international servers.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Reviving lost knowledge of such a common Māori word.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
www.change.org/p/implement-... Updated link.
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Sign the Petition
Implement a Māori Flag Emoji
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
There is still too much rush to roll out facial recognition systems on a mass scale before they are thoroughly tested. Māori. waateanews.com/2024/11/13/c...
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Concerns raised on facial recognition testing
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
AI expert concerned 'no Māori with moko' used in DIA facial recognition test cleared of racial bias www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa... My own analysis of the original misleading media reports here taiuru.co.nz/dia-facial-r...
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AI expert concerned 'no Māori with moko' used in DIA facial recognition test cleared of racial bias
The official test cleared the system of significant racial bias.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 06/11/2024
Inconsistencies with Facial Recognition Trial called out by New Zealand's independent consumer watchdog. - Foodstuff's refused requests for data and did not answer questions - Misidentification is 10 times higher than in Foodstuff's interpretation etc, etc. www.consumer.org.nz/articles/foo...
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Foodstuffs North Island’s facial recognition trial: do the numbers add up?
Foodstuffs North Island (FSNI) say their trial of facial recognition technology has been a great success. But we don’t think the numbers add up.
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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 03/11/2024
A discussion about privacy from a Te Ao Māori perspective with DNA and the collective rights associated with DNA that are not considered with New Zealand's Privacy Act. Included with information about deleting DNA tests from online consumer testing sites. taiuru.co.nz/te-ao-maori-...
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A Te Ao Māori perspective of Privacy with DNA - deleting DNA from testing sites - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
A Te Ao Māori perspective of DNA, the risks of DNA testing and some solutions to remove some of your data from web sites.
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