What new artificial intelligence or machine learning systems, tools, or platforms, if any, have been commissioned, contracted, or deployed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by system name, supplier, purpose, contract value, and date of commissioning?

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that the Ministry has deployed the following Artificial Intelligence tools: System Name: Microsoft Copilot Chat Supplier: Microsoft Purpose: General productivity improvement Contract Value: $0 – Included as part of the Ministry’s overall Microsoft licensing spend Date of Commissioning: March 2024 System Name: Microsoft Copilot 365 Supplier: Microsoft Purpose: Enhanced productivity including personal agent, meeting transcription. Contract Value: $20,000 in additional licenses Date of Commissioning: April 2024 System Name: Microsoft Security Copilot Supplier: Microsoft Purpose: Augment cyber security operations by providing triaging and remediation advice. Contract Value: $5,000 Date of Commissioning: September 2025 Microsoft Copilot Chat, Microsoft Copilot 365 and Microsoft Security CoPilot