The Government's making moves to ensure we'll no longer lag behind when it comes to Artificial Intelligence. 

Science Minister Shane Reti's announced the Government's first strategy for using AI - claiming it'll reduce barriers to adoption and promote responsible use.  

He says it could lift our GDP by $76 billion by 2038.  

Reti told Heather du Plessis-Allan the strategy's a signal to both businesses and the community over what policy settings the Government will follow. 

He says modelling suggests AI use could free up an hour a day of working time for businesses.  

Reti says that's an hour that can be better spent on other high value tasks. 

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