# Greens vow AI regulation

> Green Party pledges AI oversight to share benefits with New Zealanders.
- Title: Greens vow AI regulation · RNZ | Shortify
- Summary: Green Party pledges AI oversight to share benefits with New Zealanders. Green Party commits to regulating AI for public benefit, not corporate gain.
- Keywords: green party, ai regulation, new zealand, chloe swarbrick, parliamentary policy, data sovereignty, politics, news, Greens, vow, regulation, RNZ
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/political/1858931/we-don-t-work-for-ai-greens-vow-to-regulate-artificial-intelligence
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-11T23:53:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: green party, ai regulation, new zealand, chloe swarbrick, parliamentary policy, data sovereignty, politics, news
## Green Party pledges AI oversight
The Green Party says it will regulate artificial intelligence so its benefits are shared with New Zealanders, not just technology companies that operate them.

> We don't work for AI
## AI policy principles
The party policy states AI will not replace human decision-making, data sovereignty is protected, AI operates within environmental limits, and benefits are shared not concentrated.
## Regulatory actions
The Greens want mandatory environmental impact assessments for hyperscale AI data centres and stronger tax enforcement to prevent offshore profit shifting.
## Key takeaway

Green Party commits to regulating AI for public benefit, not corporate gain.