Inside Being AI: What happened?

Being AI, listed last year, was suspended from the NZX. (Image: NZME)

Wed, 12 Feb 2025

Since listing on the New Zealand Exchange less than a year ago, Being AI has faced a series of challenges.Most recently, the company’s two latest independent directors resigned without replacements, leading to Being AI being suspended from the NZ Exchange (NZX) until further notice.BusinessDesk spoke to several people familiar with the firm’s operations and they collectively described a rift in the company’s leadership.BusinessDesk agreed to retain their anonymity but learned that this rift resulted in a lack of clear directio...

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