New Zealand: Adopted MBIE Cabinet paper on the approach to work on Artificial Intelligence

On 25 July 2024, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment adopted a paper on the approach to work on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The paper applies to both the public sector and the broader economy, focusing on the increasing use of AI across various sectors in New Zealand. The paper highlights that New Zealand faces several challenges in securing the potential of AI, including a general mistrust of AI, low uptake in the economy, and limited adoption in public services, hindering innovation, productivity, and potential gains. The paper outlines a proportionate and risk-based approach to AI regulation, promoting the OECD AI Principles, and encourages government agencies to adopt AI responsibly.