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How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated costs?

Answered Question 38818 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated costs?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For The Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha, the Ministry was established on 1 December 2024. For Disability Support Services I refer the member to my Ministry of Social Development written parliamentary response 38777 (2026)