This opinion piece explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), The Treaty of Waitangi, and New Zealand schools from the perspective of a Māori educator. The author reflects on personal experiences with AI and discusses the rewards and potential risks Māori face when dealing with artificial intelligence.

This article was written by Lauren Skogstad | Head of Experience | Ngāti Raukawa who presented on the topic of AI and Te Ao Māori at the Design Assembly’s Design & AI Autumn conversations event in Pōneke/Wellington. 

Responsible AI guidance for the use of Māori and Pacific peoples information and data in regards to AI from New Zealand dept of Digital Governance.

While many Māori have expressed a desire for AI regulation, this post raises the point that doing so too soon could have unintended consequences. It’s important to consider the implications of AI regulation from a te ao Māori perspective. Written by leading NZ academic Dr Karaitiana Taiuru.

This news article was written by Libby Kirkby-McLeod and republished with permission from RNZ (Radio New Zealand). Māori data sovereignty and te reo Māori experts were asked for their thoughts on ChatGPT.

Portal for information and resources around Māori perspectives, research and work around data sovereignty in relation to algorithms/AI

Webinar discussing how LLMs are being leveraged to help revitalise te reo Māori (the Māori language)

Article detailing advancements in a Māori developed pronunciation coach built to help learners of te reo Māori come to grips with the pronunciation.

Māori AI language developers are still at the mercy of international laws and a lack of clarity from government. 

One of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading voices in digital technology ethics and Māori data sovereignty. With over 30 years in the sector and deep expertise in integrating mātauranga Māori with emerging technologies, Dr Taiuru brings a unique perspective on how AI impacts not just innovation, but identity, sovereignty, and tino rangatiratanga in the digital realm.

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Associate Professor Keegan is a trailblazing academic based in the Computer Science Department, University of Waikato and is the Associate Dean Māori for Te Wānanga Pūtaiao (Division of Health, Engineering, Computing and Sciences) with postgraduate degrees in computer engineering and te reo Māori. His research focuses on traditional navigation, Māori language technologies, Indigenous language interfaces, and use of te reo in a technological environment. He developed the Microsoft Māori keyboard, Microsoft Office in Māori, Moodle in Māori, Google Web Search in Māori and the Māori macroniser.

Te Hiku Media is a charitable media organisation, collectively belonging to the Far North iwi of Ngāti Kuri, Te Aupouri, Ngai Takoto, Te Rārawa and Ngāti Kahu. The station is an iwi communications hub for iwi radio, online TV and media services. Māori language revitalisation is a core focus of Te Hiku Media, as is archiving and training. The kaupapa of Te Hiku Media is best articulated through the vision and mission of the organization which was confirmed by a hui of kaumātua and kuia (elders), and other native speakers of Te Reo Māori at Mahimaru Marae on Thursday 30 May 2013. Vision "He reo tuku iho, he reo ora" - Living language transmitted inter-generationally.