Opportunity party leader Qiulae Wong on recognising the good and the bad of AI
Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong discussed the dual nature of AI, emphasizing its potential for productivity while highlighting the need for strict cybersecurity and government regulation. She advocated for a risk-based approach to AI adoption in New Zealand.
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As AI integration grows, political leaders are increasingly tasked with balancing innovation with public safety and data security.
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In the lead-up to November's election, Midday Report is speaking with the technology spokesperson for a range of parties about their biggest hopes and fears with artificial intelligence (AI) and the role of the Government in regulating the technology. On Thursday, Guyon Epsiner sat down with Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong.
Quilae Wong can see both sides of the AI debate - while she says it can be damaging, it can be used for a lot of good that could benefit Aotearoa and drive productivity.
In an interview with Midday Report , Wong said we had learnt through history that technology could be used for good or bad.
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