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Act leader says AI can write government papers
Act leader David Seymour says AI should write government Cabinet papers without issue.
In brief
Act leader David Seymour says AI should write government Cabinet papers without issue. Act leader David Seymour says AI can write government Cabinet papers safely with human oversight. Originally reported by RNZ.
Act leader David Seymour
Act leader David Seymour says he can't see why AI shouldn't write government Cabinet papers.
“i can't see why ai shouldn't write government cabinet papers”
AI in government
Seymour says the Ministry for Regulation issued guidance on using AI in government with human oversight.
“yes, we should be using ai in government, but keep a human in the loop”
Government AI adoption
Seymour says government should use AI to speed up processes without full automation.
“we haven't put the whole thing on autopilot”
AI risks
Seymour warns of AI empowering lone wolves to do harmful things.
“the idea that ai will empower some lone wolf to do something truly awful”
New Zealand's AI role
Seymour says New Zealand government won't lead AI globally but should follow US court cases.
“the new zealand government is probably not going to be the leader on ai worldwide”
Next steps
Seymour says New Zealand needs a monitor for AI to ensure fast adoption.
“there should be somebody in government who is monitoring offshore developments”
The essence
Act leader David Seymour says AI can write government Cabinet papers safely with human oversight.
