Being AI CEO David McDonald explains the huge aspirations for the newly-listed company and why listing on the New Zealand Exchange was a key step in those plans.

McDonald and his assembled team have a history of AI success underpinning the promise of future glory. The company's share price rocketed since listing, sparking a lot of attention and some criticism.

Is it tall poppy syndrome? Or just fair scrutiny for a listed company?

We also delve into Ben's experiment playing with a range of free-tier GenAI chatbots, unpacking the pros and cons of the seven he tested.

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Being AI CEO David McDonald explains the huge aspirations for the newly-listed company and why listing on the New Zealand Exchange was a key step in those plans.
McDonald and his assembled team have a history of AI success underpinning the promise of future glory. The company's share price rocketed since listing, sparking a lot of attention and some criticism.
Is it tall poppy syndrome? Or just fair scrutiny for a listed company?
We also delve into <a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/the-life/where-to-start-with-genai-seven-free-chatbots-tested-and-ranked">Ben's experiment playing with a range of free-tier GenAI chatbots</a>, unpacking the pros and cons of the seven he tested.
<a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/markets/business-of-tech-podcast-being-ai-is-nzs-latest-listed-tech-company-but-why">Reading list</a>

The Business of Tech, hosted by leading tech journalist Peter Griffin and BusinessDesk Technology editor Ben Moore.  Every week they take a deep dive into emerging technology and news from the sector to help guide the important decisions all Business leaders make.

Issues such as cybersecurity, retaining trust after a cyberattack, business IT needs, purchasing SaaS tools and more.

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The Business of Tech, hosted by leading tech journalist Peter Griffin and BusinessDesk Technology editor Ben Moore.  Every week they take a deep dive into emerging technology and news from the sector to help guide the important decisions all Business leaders make.
Issues such as cybersecurity, retaining trust after a cyberattack, business IT needs, purchasing SaaS tools and more.
New Episodes out every Thursday. Follow or subscribe to get it delivered straight to your favourite podcatcher.
@petergnz
@bentm_journo
@businessdesk_nz

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