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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 20h

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!

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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 · 1d

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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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 10d

Google AI search miss-identified me and another Māori man
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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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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · 11d

Oh warl!

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Rawiri MJ @rawiri.bsky.social · Jun 25

Tame Iti.

I'm here to read the roll. .

The Maori Roll Call.

Genius performance. Performance art.
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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 · Jun 23

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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 · Jun 9

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.
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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 · Jun 9

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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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 · May 27

Kiwi’s common concerns of AI

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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 · Apr 24

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.

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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 · Apr 14

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.
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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 · Apr 13

Now, more than ever, it is important to learn the basics of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) bias and the impacts on Māori communities.
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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 · Apr 9

I speak with Dale Hudson about the real online harms to Māoei and the lack of legislation to protect our whānau.

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Taiuru: Outdated Laws Enable Online and IRL Harm

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Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MITP, MInstD @ktaiuru.bsky.social · Apr 4

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?

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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 · Mar 20

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.

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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 · Mar 13

A well articulated summary of Artificial Intelligence and its impacts on Māori culture.

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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 · Mar 10

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.

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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 · Feb 26

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...

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 · Feb 20

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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 · Feb 20

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.

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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 · Feb 17

3G mobile coverage in NZ to be cut adding to the NZ digital divide.

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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 · Feb 4

This is positive news in the current environment. 90 minutes is not a big ask for renewal.

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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 · Feb 2

The New Zealand Government has unveiled its non-binding AI Framework for the public sector, emphasising ethics, human rights, and Indigenous Peoples' perspectives.

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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 · Jan 29

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.

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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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