# Act leader says AI can write government papers

> Act leader David Seymour says AI should write government Cabinet papers without issue.
- Title: Act leader says AI can write government papers · RNZ
- Summary: Act leader David Seymour says AI should write government Cabinet papers without issue. Act leader David Seymour says AI can write government Cabinet papers…
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- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1680618/act-leader-david-seymour-doesn-t-see-why-ai-shouldn-t-write-government-cabinet-papers
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-01T23:40:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: act, david seymour, ai, cabinet papers, government, new zealand, politics, news
## 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
## Key takeaway

Act leader David Seymour says AI can write government Cabinet papers safely with human oversight.