The Future of AI and Entertainment in New Zealand to be Addressed by Summit
The 10th Annual Future of New Zealand Government Summit is slowly gearing up for 2025, and more than 250 IT leaders are expected to attend. Though still in the early stages, previous targets and former summit trajectories indicate likely key topics including the growth (Mahi Ake) of the technology sector and its related recent breakthroughs. Alongside trust (Maki Tika) and inclusion (Mahi Taki), it’s looking to be an exciting year for developing NZ’s position in the global tech landscape.
Innovation and AI
While the internet has come a long way in its few short decades in the mainstream, it’s still far from reaching its full potential. This is a two-way street, where the relationship between website and user needs to evolve, demonstrating a connection and mutual respect where each party can benefit. Improving security systems helps with trust here, but just as important are the ever-rising standards put forward by different industries that hope to excel.
AI in Entertainment
Entertainment is one example, where the necessity of trust in the digital world is seeing a greater emphasis than ever. Online casinos are some of the strongest standouts here, where specially developed gambling questionnaires on major services maintain ongoing player confidence. These tools are internationally recognized and validated, helping to foster the continual rapid expansion that the iGaming market has experienced over the last decade. NZ services are already making headway here, and 2025 could deliver even better integrations and systems.
This challenge of building trust has been especially important thanks to the explosive arrival of AI onto the scene. Expecting a significant 37.3% CAGR between 2022 to 2030, the reliance both individuals and governments have on AI systems is constantly looking for more avenues to explore. Like many forward-thinking governments, New Zealand will be looking to utilize these tools in a safe, trustworthy, and effective way.
AI and Film
AI also ties into the NZ film industry, which has seen significant international interest thanks to the likes of Weta Workshop. Should AI help take the strain off an overworked visual effects industry while also aiding in the production of top-tier results? Or is the technology actually a threat to people’s jobs and a barrier to achieving fair compensation in the industry? These are questions that industry, individuals, and government all need to ask when working on future legislation.
With the right steps, trust in the technology, the companies who use it, and the governments who encourage its use could all see similar growth.
Testing Grounds
New Zealand has never been afraid to lead the way in technologies and innovation, and at the cusp of a new revolution in hardware and software potential, another opportunity presents itself. Should the 10th Annual Future of New Zealand Government Summit in 2025 live up to its potential, the implications it has on the country’s economy and international reputation could be immense.
Trust and growth could both see major advantages through AI and innovation, which could in turn help encourage inclusion principles so important to a future-focused culture. It’s already been estimated that close to a million people will work with AI in 2025, with more than 4/5ths of companies targeting AI as a major ongoing feature of their business plans. Now it’s time to see if the promise can be fulfilled, and if the current coalition can do its part.
