Announcement
Kiwi Neural Network Merger
Kiwi Neural Network (KKN) has officially merged with and been absorbed into the Victoria Artificial Intelligence Society (VicAI).
Our Mission
Our mission is to engage with AI for the benefit of everyone.
We are committed to learning, building and sharing knowledge and skills to equip our community with the tools to innovate with people’s interest and passion at heart.
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Announcement
VicAI is launching
We're building Wellington's student AI community. Sign ups are open, so join us to be part of our first events, workshops, and projects.
What We Do
Six Pillars. One Purpose.
01
Labs
Collaborative AI research projects, reading groups, and paper discussions.
02
Education
Resources, community discussions, blog posts, and reading lists.
03
Events & Media
Creating experiences, awareness and event through visual and informative content.
04
Sponsorship & Partership
Building industry relationships, opportunities and partnerships.
05
Safety & Governance
Research and discussion on safe and ethical use of AI.
06
Outreach & Diversity
Mentorship intiatives and programs.
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