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AI can help the government spend billions better. But humans have to be in charge

  • Written by Marta Andhov, Associate Professor, Law School & Business School, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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The New Zealand government spends about NZ$51.5 billion each year – around 20% of GDP – on goods, services and infrastructure from third-party suppliers. It’s a lot, but how that money is spent matters as much as the amount.

Public procurement isn’t just about buying office supplies. Governments rely on it to...

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