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Soul Machines and Microsoft partner to enhance AI solutions
Customer Relationship Management

Soul Machines and Microsoft partner to enhance AI solutions

Soul Machines signs five-year deal with Microsoft, using Azure technology to create personalised AI experiences. Opportunities for growth in service AI.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Soul Machines joins WHO to bring better health support and info to global public
Hyperscale

Soul Machines joins WHO to bring better health support and info to global public

Soul Machines joins WHO's AI initiative, launching digital health worker Florence to aid in global tobacco quit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2020
Soul Machines launches Kiwi 'digital helper' in response to COVID-19 crisis
Unified Communications

Soul Machines launches Kiwi 'digital helper' in response to COVID-19 crisis

Soul Machines has unveiled Bella, a New Zealand-oriented digital helper to provide timely, accessible information during the COVID-19 crisis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020
Soul Machines raises $40m, steps closer to global aspirations
Customer Relationship Management

Soul Machines raises $40m, steps closer to global aspirations

Soul Machines raises $40m to advance human-machine collaboration. Investment led by Temasek and includes Salesforce Ventures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2020
Soul Machines creates digital human for skincare firm SK-II
Unified Communications

Soul Machines creates digital human for skincare firm SK-II

Soul Machines partners with skincare giant SK-II to unveil YUMI, the first autonomously animated digital influencer, enhancing customer interaction.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019
Soul Machines' virtual humans go mainstream
Gaming

Soul Machines' virtual humans go mainstream

An Auckland AI firm renowned for its work creating 'digital humans' is now unleashing its creativity to the wider market.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Soul Machines on a hot streak as more firms invest
Unified Communications

Soul Machines on a hot streak as more firms invest

Soul Machines gains US$2M from parent firm UniServices, boosting a US$15M drive. The Auckland AI company collaborates with Daimler on digital human tech.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018
Daimler hires Soul Machines' digital human for customer service
Customer Relationship Management

Daimler hires Soul Machines' digital human for customer service

Sarah combines artificial and emotional intelligence for a new experience which redefines the link between man and machine.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
Kiwi AI company's digital human being tested at UK bank
Unified Communications

Kiwi AI company's digital human being tested at UK bank

While NatWest will only deploy Soul Machines' technology if it successfully completes a pilot, it could be used to help free up time human advisors.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018

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AI company raises $105m to create people for 'digital' workforces
Digital Transformation

AI company raises $105m to create people for 'digital' workforces

An Auckland based artificial intelligence company Soul Machines has raised $US70 million ($NZ105m) to meet growing demand for 'digital people'.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Soul Machines and Rocket Lab founders to be recognised at Kea Awards
NZTech

Soul Machines and Rocket Lab founders to be recognised at Kea Awards

The Awards are an opportunity to recognise the very best among New Zealand's community of Kiwi innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Souls Machines' lifelike VR creation Baby X to feature at GridAKL Innovation Day
ATEED

Souls Machines' lifelike VR creation Baby X to feature at GridAKL Innovation Day

GridAKL's footprint has expanded with two new buildings, Mason Brothers and the new purpose-built 12 Madden St which are now officially open.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
Air NZ's digital human steals the show in Los Angeles
Artificial Intelligence

Air NZ's digital human steals the show in Los Angeles

Air New Zealand partners with Soul Machines to showcase their digital human, Sophie, powered by AI at an event in Los Angeles.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Kiwi company paving the way to brave new AI world – PwC report
Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi company paving the way to brave new AI world – PwC report

NZ at forefront of AI tech, with local firms like Soul Machines leading, reports PwC, predicting a £21.6tn global boost by 2030.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
No longer Sci-Fi, AI is something NZ needs to discuss
Artificial Intelligence

No longer Sci-Fi, AI is something NZ needs to discuss

Artificial Intelligence to be discussed at first New Zealand AI Forum. Tech leader Stu Christie urges people to learn about AI's potential.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017