8 Jul 2025

Government launches new AI strategy

From Nights, 8:10 pm on 8 July 2025

Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology Shane Reti launched the AI strategy today, praising Kiwi businesses at the forefront of AI tech.

The strategy - which was created with the help of AI - has been praised by Business NZ and other business groups though not everyone is as supportive. 

Critics say it focuses on economic gains to the detriment of ethical considerations.

Andrew Lensen, senior lecturer of artificial intelligence at Victoria University of Wellington, joins Emile Donovan.

Shane Reti talking about Science, technology funding's and job cuts

Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii