The OECD.AI Policy Navigator

Funding for AI research is allocated through several MBIE-administered mechanisms. E.g., AI is one of six priorities in the Catalyst Fund, and Data Science is one of ten platforms funded in the Strategic Science Investment Fund.

A cross-portfolio work programme on AI has been developed, encompassing the public sector and wider NZ economy, addressing governance and economic and social development objectives, and national security considerations. Within this work programme, NZ will produce a national AI Strategy and Responsible AI Guidance for businesses.

The Privacy Commissioner and the Government Chief Data Steward have jointly developed six key principles to support safe and effective data analytics.

The Algorithm Charter commits government agencies to improve transparency and accountability in their use of algorithms over the next five years.

A series of tools for agencies to use to help them understand and assess the potential impacts of the algorithms they create or use.

The Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) between New Zealand, Singapore, Chile and South Korea will help establish new rules and practices for digital trade, and promote ongoing discussion on issues like digital inclusion, inclusive trade and support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the digital economy.

A team under the Government Chief Data Steward that supports government agencies to maximise the opportunities and benefits from new and emerging uses of data while responsibly managing potential risk and harms.

Government agency tasked with supporting business innovation in New Zealand, especially for frontier firms.

The Data Ethics Advisory Group helps maximising the opportunities and benefits from new and emerging uses of data, while responsibly managing risks and harms.

The GCDO will provide leadership on AI across the NZ public service.