AI cafe making technology accessible in Nelson
A Nelson cafe is offering customers a chance to learn about artificial intelligence tools over a coffee, as part of an initiative by the Nelson AI Sandbox. The initiative aims to make AI more accessible to the community, with New Zealand lagging in AI adoption according to a recent EY Global AI Sentiment Survey.
The Nelson AI Sandbox has set up in a corner of the Halifax Cafe, offering customers a chance to learn about artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to make AI more accessible, with co-founder Richard Brudvik-Lindner saying it can be intimidating for many people. New Zealand is lagging in AI adoption, with 70% of businesses reporting struggles to find AI talent. The Nelson AI Sandbox has worked with 210 non-profit organisations and trained about 500 staff and volunteers. Attendees of the AI workshops have reported improved understanding and use of AI in their work, with some using it for coding and document analysis. The initiative is seen as a way to make AI more accessible to vulnerable groups, including the elderly and those in low-wage jobs.
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