S1 E5 | AI in Aotearoa: Building Pathways & Empowering Business

How can New Zealand businesses successfully implement AI into their organisation to drive innovation while building the talent pathways needed for the future?In the fifth episode of the Legally Wired podcast, Professor Alexandra Andhov speaks with Midu Chandra, co-founder of Seen Ventures, a company on a mission to empower New Zealand's business world with AI capabilities and cultivate the next generation of talent.From the opportunities and challenges AI brings to organisations in New Zealand, we explore the evolving role of people and organisations, particularly in the context of SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises). The conversation touches on the questions of why a more experimental mindset is needed, how to balance legal risks with creativity, and why it is important to build organisational intelligence in a diverse environment. We also reflect on how New Zealand's unique context and datasets can serve as a source of insight and inspiration, and why nurturing emerging talent is central to shaping the future of work.This episode invites you to reflect on how AI might transform the way we learn, work, and connect – and what it could mean for organisations and people in New Zealand.Timestamps:(00:50) Episode Starts (01:32) Midu's Introduction - What are we currently seeing in the SME space regarding AI (03:54) What does it mean to use AI in business? (05:12) Capability Building Beyond the Universities - Micro Credentials (07:10) Why is it important for business teams that are building AI to have a roster more diverse than just tech experts?(10:48) AI is not just for Big Tech - Make AI work for you; however, why have there been minimal benefits to AI implementation on an organisational level? (14:18) No one is an expert; therefore, it's important that we experiment with the right boundaries with leadership actively involved. (16:03) Beyond a Technologist's point of view - Regulation is helpful. (16:55) Most common issues/challenges facing SMEs for AI implementation. (19:00) Local NZ industry examples of AI implementation that reflect NZ.(24:03) Midu's Three Main Takeaways(27:07) Conclusion

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