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Human In The Loop

RUSH Digital
Artificial Intelligence
New Zealand
Plaud Intelligence
Nexties
Women In Tech
Xero
Education Technology
Career Guidance
Rush
Google
Digital Security
AI Bias
Diversity and Inclusion
Graeme Dingle Foundation
3D Printing
Cursor
Spacex
Elon Musk
Death To Stock
Visual Culture

🤖 Human in the Loop - Where AI Meets Human Intelligence

Join us for entertaining and in-depth discussions exploring the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and human expertise.

From emerging technologies to ethical AI development, we examine how human oversight and creativity enhance automated systems. Whether you're a tech professional, business owner, or simply curious about AI's r... more

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Shaun Singh is the founder and CEO of Death to Stock (DTS), a visual production and licensing platform. DTS operates as a continuous production engine, releasing 400–500 new images each month, informed by an in-house cultural research team.

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This week on the Loop Back, we celebrate one year of Human in the Loop... and what a year it's been.

Alaina revisits a few favourite moments from the past months of conversations with the people shaping how AI and humans work together.

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This week we welcome back Derrick Edward who is a technical founder with deep software engineering & Al experience. He co-founded Harnex AI, an Al-native agency helping businesses adopt Al across ANZ, and now he’s building a global B2B Al platform ca... more

Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI.

· SpaceX secures option to buy Cursor: www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/21/spacex-curso... more

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Shaun Singh
Founder and CEO of Death To Stock
Death To Stock
Episode: How to Build Cultural Relevance in the Age of AI with Shaun Singh
Frances Valentine
A well-regarded public figure with a strong reputation in her field, discussed in the episode as a notable prior interview.
Episode: A Year In The Loop | The Loop Back
Brad Terpstra
Director of Engineering Network at Holter
Holter
Episode: A Year In The Loop | The Loop Back
Holly Nill
Master of Tech Futures from Academy EX, researcher focused on AI and productivity
Academy EX
Episode: A Year In The Loop | The Loop Back
Lady Joanne Dingle
Dingle Foundation representative focused on youth development
Dingle Foundation
Episode: A Year In The Loop | The Loop Back
Sir Graham Dingle
Co-presenting with Lady Joanne, prominent NZ philanthropist
Dingle Foundation
Episode: A Year In The Loop | The Loop Back
Derrick Edward
Software engineer turned tech entrepreneur
AuraScope / Rush
Episode: Is Your Business Invisible to AI? with Derrick Edward
James Bergin
Executive General Manager of Technology Research & Advocacy at Xero
Xero
Episode: A Positive & Practical Take on AI with James Bergin from Xero
Sir Graeme Dingle
Adventurous leader, mountaineer, founder of the Graeme Dingle Foundation
Graeme Dingle Foundation
Episode: Embracing the Potential of Youth with the Graeme Dingle Foundation | Podcasthon 2026

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Hamish
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Alaina
Host/interviewer / Marketing Manager at Rush

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International Women's Day | The Loop Back
Q: What is this Friday's AI hackathon about and why is it important?
The team explains the hackathon will focus on feminist issues and intersectionality, encouraging the whole business to propose tangible tools or frameworks that improve life for women and underrepresented groups, moving beyond discussion to concrete outcomes.
International Women's Day | The Loop Back
Q: How are AI tools and processes impacting gender at a macro scale and in the workplace?
The guests discuss how AI often mirrors the biases of its training data, which tends to reflect male-dominated decision-making, leading to gendered portrayals in leadership and support roles; they also highlight the positive potential of AI to increase accessibility and enable women to juggle multiple roles with better tooling, while recognizing the need for intentional bias mitigation and inclusive design.
International Women's Day | The Loop Back
Q: What does it mean to have a human in the loop?
Heather explains that having humans in the loop means ensuring decision-making and oversight remain with people, particularly to guide ethical considerations, address bias, and apply nuanced judgment that automated systems cannot fully replicate.
A Positive & Practical Take on AI with James Bergin from Xero
Q: What role does the Anthropic partnership play in Xero's AI strategy?
The partnership aims to combine Claude's capabilities with Xero's data context, enabling agentic workflows while keeping customer data under the user's control and reducing the risk of hallucinations through integrated context.
A Positive & Practical Take on AI with James Bergin from Xero
Q: How is Xero approaching AI transformation for small businesses and what are practical uses today?
Xero focuses on practical, accountable AI that augments human advice, with examples like automated bank reconciliation and workflow automation, all designed to be explainable and within the user's control and context.

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A tech-forward program that explores how AI intersects with human judgment across business, governance, education, and culture. Recent episodes emphasize practical AI adoption, responsible experimentation, and the human oversight needed to avoid overreliance on automation. Topics span AI visibility in products and services, governance and policy implications, the ethics of AI in finance and education, and the evolving role of humans in creative and technical workflows. A notable thread is the balance between speed and governance—how organizations can harness AI's benefits while maintaining trust, security, and accountability. The show often features NZ-based leaders and founders, highlighting regional perspectives on innovation, workforce, ... more

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7. Derrick Edward
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