AI is evolving and expanding exponentially and has the potential to bring huge benefits to our profession. Our goal is to empower you to explore and harness the potential of AI in engineering – appropriately, responsibly, and ethically.
Why 'Engineering and AI'?
As the engineering landscape changes, influenced in part by advancements in AI, there is a pressing need for the engineering profession to align its strategies, capabilities, and regulations. Engineering New Zealand has set up an initiative to ensure the profession remains relevant, responsive, and resilient to these developments.
This initiative is Engineering and AI.
Through this initiative Engineering New Zealand intends to:
- advise on potential impacts of AI on members and the engineering profession in Aotearoa
- recommend strategies, policies, training, and best practices for integrating AI with engineering
- devise and recommend a work programme for Engineering New Zealand on AI, which may include but is not limited to studies, training programs, thought leadership, articles, presentations, and partnerships on initiatives.
What are we doing?
We have commissioned a summary report on the state of AI and its possible near- and medium-term impacts for engineering, engineers, and Engineering New Zealand. This report, along with insights and recommendations from the AI Advisory Committee, will guide the Engineering New Zealand Engineering and AI work programme.
- Summary report Artificial Intelligence, Engineering and the Engineer written by Dr. Ron McDowall ONZM
- Engineering New Zealand Supplementary Board Paper Navigating AI's Future in Engineering
Keep up with AI
Take time to explore and play with newer AI platforms to become familiar with their use, potential and pitfalls. Stay current with our monthly newsletters on advances in AI in Engineering, New Zealand and globally.
Other tools that may help you get started:
- AAIEEC in Engineering Education – latest work in Australasia
- The AI Breakdown – a daily news show that analyses advances in AI for those within the industry
- Ben’s Bits Daily Digest – learn about AI through curated news and products
- Hard Fork by The New York Times – a popular tech podcast that covers the latest developments in AI
Ethics and protocols
Where workplaces have set restrictions on the use of AI in their organisations, Engineering New Zealand members must always adhere to those policies and protocols.
If your organisation does not yet have any guidelines for good practice with AI and you are in a position to start a conversation about this then we encourage you to do so.
Find out more about appropriate, safe and ethical use of AI
Join us in shaping the future
Discover the boundless possibilities AI offers to engineers and join us in shaping the future of engineering. Whether you’re an industry professional, researcher, or enthusiast, there’s a place for you in our community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI.
Get started, give it a go – and together, let’s redefine the landscape of engineering innovation.
