Re:Gen AI #2 opens with three short AI workshops, followed by a cross-party panel on AI deepfakes and the election. Representatives of the Labour Party, the Green Party of Aotearoa, Te Pāti Māori and The Opportunity Party will answer questions from the audience, just 3 weeks before the general election on 7 November.

A deepfake is a fake video, photo or voice recording made with AI so that it looks and sounds real. Deepfakes can now be made at low cost and are difficult to detect. They are used to mislead voters, to sell products, and to scam people by imitating someone they trust. New Zealand electoral law does not currently require AI-generated campaign material to be disclosed.

On 17 October, we will put the issue of AI deepfakes to the parties directly.

This event is open to all ages. Students, working people, parents, teachers, business owners, politicians and academic. You know AI or not, it does not matter as long as you are curious.

In our first event with our founding sponsor Enlighten Designs, we welcomed 86 people.

You will leave with:

Tips to help you spot an AI-made video or voice message, and an understanding of how these are used to influence what people believe and buy
An understanding of where New Zealand's rules have not kept pace with AI in schools and workplaces
A practical way to decide which tasks AI should take over, and which it should help people do better
Direct answers from four parties on AI deepfakes, with every panellist given the same questions and the same time
New connections across generations: students, families, professionals and community members in the Waikato

Attendees under 18 need permission from a parent, guardian or teacher, given during registration.

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