Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 16/04/2026www.taiuru.co.nz/google-deepm...taiuru.co.nzGoogle DeepMind hires 'philosopher' to work on machine consciousnessExplore the role of ai philosopher indigenous frameworks in understanding machine consciousness and human-AI relationships. 000
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 08/04/2026I 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...taiuru.co.nzHuman Resilience with AIExplore Human Resilience with AI. Discover insights from AI ethics experts on building a supportive infrastructure for society. 010
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 08/04/2026As 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...taiuru.co.nzBriscoes and Rebel Sport FRT with no visible Māori consultationExplore the concerns regarding Briscoes and Rebel Sport FRT and the lack of visible Māori consultation in New Zealand's retail sector. 042
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Meta 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...taiuru.co.nzMeta's Digital Ghost PatentExplore Meta's Digital Ghost Patent and its implications for your data as Artificial Intelligence may create your cyber persona. 1137
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 17/03/2026I 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 #indigenoustaiuru.co.nzKaupapa Māori AI FrameworkWorld's first Indigenous Peoples AI Agent Framework for understanding and describing the nature of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent. 073
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 14/12/2025Taiwan 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...reuters.comTaiwan opens new cloud centre to bolster 'sovereign AI' effortTaiwan 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. 000
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Recording 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...youtube.comData, Dignity, and the Deceased. Futures for Forensic Technologies,YouTube video by Dr Karaitiana Taiuru 011
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 27/11/2025I 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... #cryptornz.co.nzCrypto accountant warning investors that tax collector is coming for themIn July last year IRD signalled it was honing in on people dealing crypto who were not declaring their income. 000
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 23/11/2025www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...nzherald.co.nz'Enough of this hostility': Lady Tureiti Moxon takes issues with Government to UNProminent advocate says Māori people are standing up to say 'enough'. 022
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Data, Dignity, and the Deceased: Futures for Forensic Technologies from a Te Ao Māori perspective free webinar. www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/data-digni... #maori #datasoverigntyeventbrite.co.nzData, Dignity, and the Deceased: Futures for Forensic TechnologiesA tikanga Māori perspective of forensic data by leading forensic researcher. 033
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Whānau 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...youtube.comSovereign computers, software and servers for home and office.YouTube video by Dr Karaitiana Taiuru 1139
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Online webinar tomorrow noon to 1pm (NZT) Sovereign computers, software and servers for home and office. Join us on Zoom us06web.zoom.us/j/8585460367...us06web.zoom.usJoin our Cloud HD Video MeetingZoom is the leader in modern enterprise cloud communications. 031
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Risks 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-...taiuru.co.nzRisks of AI Agents to Māori - Taiuru & Associates LtdTiriti-based analysis of risks AI agents pose to Māori, examining data sovereignty, cultural harm, governance gaps, etc 011
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Sovereign 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.nzsovereign-computers.eventbrite.co.nzSovereign computers, software and servers for home and officeI talk with Tangata Tiriti Rob Elshire about his journey over decades setting up sovereign computers and data storage facilities. 01914
Reposted by Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstDTe Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 07/10/2025We'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!genomics.nzPublic Webinar - Myth Busting De-Extinction - Genomics for Aotearoa New ZealandMyth 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. 03432
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 28/09/2025Google AI search miss-identified me and another Māori man www.taiuru.co.nz/ai-miss-iden...taiuru.co.nzAI miss-identified two Māori men - Taiuru & Associates LtdAI search has misidentified two different Māori men in a search of a prominent Māori Data Governance leader. 3148
Reposted by Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstDRawiri MJ @rawiri.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Tame Iti. I'm here to read the roll. . The Maori Roll Call. Genius performance. Performance art. youtu.be/PeT_SLYJkV4?... 🏳🏴🚩youtu.beTHE MĀORI ROLL CALLYouTube video by Whānau Ora 14614
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 23/06/2025www.taiuru.co.nz/benefits-to-...taiuru.co.nzBenefits to Māori of no Census - Taiuru & Associates LtdAs a technologist with a Te Ao Māori view and Te Tiriti analysis, I look at the impacts and opportunities of no census for Māori. 000
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Warl! 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...taiuru.co.nzCyber activism removes Toitū te Tiriti Lawyer form social media - Taiuru & Associates LtdToitu Te Tiriti lawyer being banned from Facebook for promoting and training people on the harms of the Regulatory Standards Bill. 1127
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Locally 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...taiuru.co.nzGood news AI case study for Māori education - Taiuru & Associates LtdLocally AI created learning resources are assisting Māori students literacy rates improve. This is a good case study for AI and Māori success. 010
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Kiwi’s common concerns of AI www.taiuru.co.nz/kiwis-common...taiuru.co.nzKiwi's common concerns of AI - Taiuru & Associates LtdOne NZ Trust Report New Zealanders’ attitudes towards AI reinforces that New Zealanders want AI regulation and protections. 083
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Concerning 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...rnz.co.nzAI use for job seekers: Defaulting to a 'computer says no' situationUsing AI algorithms to renew expired Jobseeker benefits automatically could result in 'computer says no' discrimination, experts are warning. 0167
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 14/04/2025The 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...taiuru.co.nzRisks of AI Action Figure Trend - Taiuru & Associates LtdThe AI action figure trend where users generate personalised or stylised figures using AI tools carries risks like cultural appropriation. 181
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 14/04/2025Now, 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...taiuru.co.nzIntro to Facial Recognition bias - Taiuru & Associates LtdA free resource for our whānau Māori to learn about the dangers of Facial Recognition Technologies to empower themselves and avoid dangers. 022
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 09/04/2025I 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...waateanews.comTaiuru: Outdated Laws Enable Online and IRL Harm 010
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Meta 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-...thespinoff.co.nzWhat happens to taonga Māori in the age of AI?Experts explain how copyright and intellectual property frameworks are inadequate protections for taonga Māori. 010
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Artificial 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...taiuru.co.nzReo Māori in Russian disinformation network - Taiuru & Associates LtdThis article is about a Māori perspective of the Māori language being used in the Russian international disinformation network. 0199
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 13/03/2025A well articulated summary of Artificial Intelligence and its impacts on Māori culture. ttmconsultancy.co.nz/p%C4%81nui-1...ttmconsultancy.co.nzAI, Haka, and the future of mātauranga Māori in TechnologyWritten by TTM Managing Partner, Ratangihia Weepu-Steer, who is currently completing her PHD in the AI space. Image by: Te Matatini Enterprises 000
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Monthly 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...taiuru.co.nzMonthly Te Ao Māori AI Webinars - Taiuru & Associates LtdAnnouncing monthly webinars about Te Ao Māori and Artificial Intelligence and the benefits and impacts AI has with Māori 021
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 26/02/2025When 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...teaonews.co.nzTe Matatini: AI and online harm spark kōrero on and off stageAngitu left the crowd in deep thought today following their performance, specifically the haka item where they spoke in depth about Artificial Intelligence 0225
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Facial 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...taiuru.co.nzNZ Government Facial Recognition Technology - Taiuru & Associates LtdFacial Recognition Technology is seriously being considered for widespread implementation in New Zealand with no consultation to the public. 010
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 17/02/20253G mobile coverage in NZ to be cut adding to the NZ digital divide. www.taiuru.co.nz/3g-mobile-co...taiuru.co.nz3G mobile coverage in NZ to be cut - Taiuru & Associates LtdAll 3 New Zealand mobile network operators – 2degrees, One NZ and Spark will be shutting down their 3G cell phone coverage later this year. 110
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 04/02/2025This is positive news in the current environment. 90 minutes is not a big ask for renewal. www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu...rnz.co.nzRealtor Janet Dickson loses challenge over compulsory Māori values courseThe decision in the High Court means she faces the prospect of being ineligible to practice as a real estate agent for five years. 1143
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 02/02/2025The 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...taiuru.co.nzNZ Government Release AI Framework - Taiuru & Associates LtdNew Zealand Government released its first AI Framework that recognising Indigenous Peoples and international best AI governance practices. 001
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 29/01/2025This 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...taiuru.co.nzDeepSeek versus ChatGPT for Māori - Taiuru & Associates LtdComparison of the two popular LLMs DeepSeek and ChatGPT to see which one is more knowledgeable of Māori language and Māori knowledge 053
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 26/01/2025The 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...taiuru.co.nzFinancial considerations for Māori and NZ Data Sovereignty - Taiuru & Associates LtdThe uncertainty with the foreign exchange and the $NZ loosing to the $USA, cloud computing has increased by 14% since September 2024. 11510
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Another AI Privacy breach but this time not the fault of the company/individual but of the big tech. www.reuters.com/legal/micros...reuters.comMicrosoft's LinkedIn sued for disclosing customer information to train AI modelsMicrosoft'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. 020
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...reuters.comTrump revokes Biden executive order on addressing AI risksU.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. 060
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...taiuru.co.nzData Leakage and AI Usage Policy - Taiuru & Associates LtdAI Data leakage is a common form of accidental data leakage that occurs all over the world. Using an AI usage policy is the solution. 151
Reposted by Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstDDr Sanjana Hattotuwa @sanjanah.bsky.social · 13/01/2025On 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. 710952
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 12/01/2025Treaty 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...taiuru.co.nzTreaty Principals Bill Scaremongering - Taiuru & Associates LtdMisleading journalism about the Treaty Bills web site being attacked could lead to similar actions of accusations of interference in America. 2265
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Congratulations 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...news.microsoft.comNew Zealand’s First Hyperscale Cloud is Open for Business – New Zealand News CentreYour Privacy Choices Opt-Out Icon 0158
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Māori Perspectives of Data Jurisdiction with Online Identity and Privacy www.taiuru.co.nz/maori-data-j...taiuru.co.nzMāori Perspectives of Data Jurisdiction with Online Identity and Privacy - Taiuru & Associates LtdMost Māori data holders do not consider jurisdiction of their data as an issue with most Māori using international servers. 052
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Reviving lost knowledge of such a common Māori word. 1194
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 01/12/2024 www.change.org/p/implement-... Updated link.change.orgSign the PetitionImplement a Māori Flag Emoji 031
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 12/11/2024There 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...waateanews.comConcerns raised on facial recognition testing 041
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 10/11/2024AI 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...rnz.co.nzAI expert concerned 'no Māori with moko' used in DIA facial recognition test cleared of racial biasThe official test cleared the system of significant racial bias. 160
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 06/11/2024Inconsistencies 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...consumer.org.nzFoodstuffs 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. 02117
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 03/11/2024A 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-...taiuru.co.nzA Te Ao Māori perspective of Privacy with DNA - deleting DNA from testing sites - Taiuru & Associates LtdA Te Ao Māori perspective of DNA, the risks of DNA testing and some solutions to remove some of your data from web sites. 031