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Space-tech innovator Zenno appoints Erica Lloyd as Chief Revenue Officer

Erica Lloyd joins Zenno Astronautics as CRO to drive commercialization of patented superconducting magnet tech in the global space industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Digital Transformation

AI company raises $105m to create people for 'digital' workforces

An Auckland based artificial intelligence company Soul Machines has raised $US70 million ($NZ105m) to meet growing demand for 'digital people'.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022

Data Protection

New Zealand needs a national strategy for AI

Limited funding means New Zealand risks missing out on AI benefits unless ministers set a coordinated plan for research, safety and growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd May 2021

NZTech

Soul Machines and Rocket Lab founders to be recognised at Kea Awards

The Awards are an opportunity to recognise the very best among New Zealand's community of Kiwi innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

Customer Relationship Management

National AI strategy urgently needed, major report insists

A shortage of local AI talent risks leaving New Zealand a downstream consumer of overseas research unless ministers set a coordinated strategy soon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018

Agricultural Technology

AI will transform life like the arrival of electricity

A landmark report warns New Zealand could miss out on NZD $53 billion in GDP gains by 2035 unless firms act on AI now.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018

Robotics

An AI revolution is coming – is New Zealand ready?

New Zealand firms risk losing ground as the AI boom speeds up, with few corporates yet experimenting or innovating, Greg Cross says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 4th Mar 2018

ATEED

Souls Machines' lifelike VR creation Baby X to feature at GridAKL Innovation Day

GridAKL's footprint has expanded with two new buildings, Mason Brothers and the new purpose-built 12 Madden St which are now officially open.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017

Artificial Intelligence

Air NZ's digital human steals the show in Los Angeles

Air New Zealand partners with Soul Machines to showcase their digital human, Sophie, powered by AI at an event in Los Angeles.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017

Global Stories

Soul Machines stories

Artificial Intelligence

Digital humans to provide better healthcare services in NZ

Soul Machines' AI technology aims to revolutionize healthcare in New Zealand as government invests NZD$5.1 million in three research projects.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2022

Customer Relationship Management

Soul Machines and Microsoft partner to enhance AI solutions

Soul Machines signs five-year deal with Microsoft, using Azure technology to create personalised AI experiences. Opportunities for growth in service AI.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021

Hyperscale

Soul Machines joins WHO to bring better health support and info to global public

Soul Machines joins WHO's AI initiative, launching digital health worker Florence to aid in global tobacco quit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2020

Unified Communications

Soul Machines launches Kiwi 'digital helper' in response to COVID-19 crisis

Soul Machines has unveiled Bella, a New Zealand-oriented digital helper to provide timely, accessible information during the COVID-19 crisis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020

Customer Relationship Management

Soul Machines raises $40m, steps closer to global aspirations

Soul Machines raises $40m to advance human-machine collaboration. Investment led by Temasek and includes Salesforce Ventures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2020

Unified Communications

Soul Machines creates digital human for skincare firm SK-II

Soul Machines partners with skincare giant SK-II to unveil YUMI, the first autonomously animated digital influencer, enhancing customer interaction.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019

Gaming

Soul Machines' virtual humans go mainstream

An Auckland AI firm renowned for its work creating 'digital humans' is now unleashing its creativity to the wider market.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018

Unified Communications

Soul Machines on a hot streak as more firms invest

Soul Machines gains US$2M from parent firm UniServices, boosting a US$15M drive. The Auckland AI company collaborates with Daimler on digital human tech.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018