NZ Lags on AI Policy as Public Worries Grow Over Jobs and Misinformation
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AI developments like ChatGPT are causing concern, but NZ politicians have been mostly silent on the issue despite public worries.
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AI threatens jobs and could exacerbate existing societal problems like misinformation if not properly regulated.
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NZ is behind countries like the EU, Canada, and the US in developing policies to address AI's risks.
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Major NZ parties have only made vague promises about AI regulation and workforce transitions.
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Stronger NZ privacy laws, policing, and economic strategies are needed to manage AI's impact and harness its benefits.
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