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America's AI action plan isn't about ethics, it's about empire
The Trump administration has officially dropped it's AI action plan. On paper, it reads like a strategy for technological innovation. But...

Pamela Minnoch
Jul 30, 20253 min read


Your website looks great but can anybody find it?
You've ticked all the boxes. A clean, modern layout. Strong visuals. Mobile responsiveness. Maybe even a friendly chatbot sitting in the...

Pamela Minnoch
Jul 29, 20252 min read


From pages to pieces: How modular content prepares you for the AI web
Websites used to be built like brochures. Neat, static pages organised into tidy menus. You'd visit the homepage, browse categories,...

Pamela Minnoch
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Is everything you ask ChatGPT public?
This is a question I get all the time. Let's take a look at it in plain language and without the techy spin. You've probably seen the...

Pamela Minnoch
Jul 23, 20253 min read


AI isn't going anywhere and neither should you
Why we need to be in the room, and what we need to remember about the tech that's changing everything. Let's talk about AI. Again....

Pamela Minnoch
Jul 22, 20253 min read


From tasks to transformation: Why we’re all in on Autohive for AI automation in Aotearoa
If you’ve followed Paadia for a while, you’ll know we’re serious about smart automation. Our philosophy is simple: if a task can be...

Diane Sieger
Jul 18, 20253 min read


How small business and government teams can adopt AI with confidence
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the pace of AI. Every week, there's a new tool, a new model, and a new headline promising to...

Pamela Minnoch
Jul 17, 20253 min read


Exploring the ethics of AI in leadership roles
Because leadership isn't just logic, it's about people. In boardrooms around the world, artificial intelligence is moving from the...

Pamela Minnoch
Jul 10, 20253 min read


Why content designers matter more than ever
Because AI is changing how people interact with the web. Users are asking questions in tools like ChatGPT and receiving instant,...

Pamela Minnoch
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Life events. Why Government needs to rethink web content now
Many years ago, I participated in a cross-agency project to create a framework for organising government website content based on life...

Pamela Minnoch
Jul 3, 20252 min read


The invisible website: Designing for journeys you'll never see
We used to map user journeys like train tracks, from homepage to service page to contact us form. Predictable, linear, carefully...

Pamela Minnoch
Jul 1, 20252 min read


What AI Search cares about
I remember when the homepage was the crown jewel of a website. The first impression. I've spent hours fine-tuning the hero image,...

Pamela Minnoch
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Why ChatGPT always agrees with you, and how to get real answers instead
Back in 2022 when I first started using AI chatbots for professional and life advice I felt seen, validated even. It agreed with me....

Pamela Minnoch
Jun 24, 20252 min read


The great AI sourdough bake-off
I hail from a country that officially recognises over 3,200 different types of bread and baked goods. In fact, the German bread culture...

Diane Sieger
Jun 19, 20254 min read


When AI isn't about augmenting jobs, but getting rid of them
Let's be honest, many of us are thinking it already. All the global reports by the big players like PwC say AI will be an enabler. But...

Pamela Minnoch
Jun 17, 20253 min read


The future of Google search: What AI mode means for the internet as we know it
Recently, Lex Fridman sat down with Google CEO Sundar Pichai for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of technology, and one...

Pamela Minnoch
Jun 16, 20255 min read


AI-powered live translation: benefits and challenges for global communication
I love Japan, and with a trip coming up later this year, I’ve been exploring the latest live-translation technology. Since my last visit,...

Diane Sieger
Jun 13, 20253 min read


How AI can help to bridge the digital divide and tackle inequality
After reading Pamela’s powerful post Digital privilege is real: how Aotearoa must harness AI and inclusion for all , I’ve been reflecting...

Diane Sieger
Jun 12, 20254 min read


Digital privilege is real: how Aotearoa must harness AI and inclusion for all
Let's not kid ourselves. Aotearoa is a highly connected country on paper. But scratch beneath the surface and you'll find digital...

Pamela Minnoch
Jun 11, 20252 min read


AI is making us more valuable: What PwC's 2025 Jobs Barometer means for the future of work
In a world filled with questions about AI's impact on jobs, PwC's latest Global AI Jobs Barometer offers a refreshing perspective. AI is...

Pamela Minnoch
Jun 9, 20253 min read
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