US EditionNZ's 'Light Touch' AI Strategy Raises Eyebrows Among Experts
NEW ZEALAND, JUL 8 – The strategy aims to boost AI adoption by reducing legal barriers and includes over $260 million in funding for training and STEM development, officials said.
- On 8 July 2025, New Zealand launched its first national AI Strategy aimed at boosting productivity and growing a competitive economy.
- The strategy was developed in response to New Zealand trailing other developed countries in AI preparedness, with many local businesses yet to adopt AI technologies.
- The government pledged a light-touch, principles-based approach using existing laws to reduce barriers, provide responsible AI guidance, and encourage innovation.
- Dr Shane Reti highlighted that artificial intelligence has the potential to contribute $76 billion to New Zealand’s economy by the year 2038, while critics such as Andrew Lensen emphasized that relying solely on guiding principles is inadequate for mitigating AI-related risks without comprehensive legislation and strong enforcement measures.
- Despite criticism over ethical shortcomings and lack of specific targets, the strategy signals support for AI adoption and offers businesses clarity and confidence to invest responsibly within current frameworks.
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NZ's first national AI strategy released - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
The strategy released this afternoon is a signal of “unwavering support for private sector investment in AI,” the government says. The strategy document says NZ’s use of Artificial Intelligence “shows promise but requires acceleration,” and that the government’s role includes reducing barriers, providing regulatory guidance, building capability, and ensuring responsible adoption. The document itself was also “written with the assistance of AI.”…
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