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What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

Answered Question 34145 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For Disability Support Services: I refer the Member to reply number 34118 (2026). For the Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha I am advised that the Ministry uses Microsoft Copilot, which is used under existing Microsoft licensing arrangements. The Ministry has not undertaken a separate procurement process for any artificial intelligence tools.