The Business of Tech

Being AI is NZ's latest listed tech company, but why?


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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 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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