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Using AI for benefit decisions a 'no-brainer': govt officials

Otago Daily Times Online News [Unofficial] June 17, 2026
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Minister for Social Development Louise Upston. Photo: Mark Papalii / RNZ By Lauren Crimp of RNZ Government officials have defended using automated tools to make some decisions about people's benefits, saying it's a "no-brainer".

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