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Andrew Lensen

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Could NZ’s next Christchurch Call be a push for fairer, safer AI?

Kiwis are using artificial intelligence in growing numbers, but trust is low. Could the push toward safer, more responsible AI offer NZ an economic...

07.04.2026 10

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Andrew Lensen

AI is already creeping into election campaigns. NZ’s rules aren’t ready

Months out from the next general election, political “AI slop” is spilling over social media feeds. Lessons from overseas could help electoral...

02.03.2026 20

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Andrew Lensen

NZ’s new AI strategy is long on ‘economic opportunity’ but short on managing ethical and social risk

Most New Zealanders are worried about AI, but the government’s new strategy has little to reassure them. Emulating the EUs approach to managing risk...

11.07.2025 20

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Andrew Lensen