How can NZ stand out in the global fight for AI minds?

New Zealand’s fight to attract the minds shaping the future in tech could have just gotten a bit harder.

China has a new visa which targets young STEM grads and foreign tech talent.

It’s while a similar US visa now comes with a $100,000 fee attached.

The move has been described as “boosting Beijing’s fortunes” in its geopolitical rivalry with Washington.

Today on The Front Page, Victoria University Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence Dr Andrew Lensen is with us to take a look what makes this country attractive - and what might be holding it back.

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