Responsible AI Usage

AI is advancing and reshaping how businesses operate. However, if you adopt AI without a clear strategy it may expose your business to serious risk – including, without limitation, bias, errors, privacy breaches and cybersecurity threats.

To help businesses navigate this, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has released Responsible AI Guidance for Businesses. The Guidance outlines practical steps to ensure AI use is responsible and aligns with your commercial goals, legal obligations and ethical standards.

Key recommendations include:

•         Defining your purpose for using AI and starting with low-risk projects

•         Maintaining human oversight to prevent errors and unintended consequences

•         Reviewing governance, risk management and compliance processes

•         Choosing trusted AI providers and implementing strong data protection methods, and

•         Training staff to understand AI’s capabilities and limitations.

For a more comprehensive overview, we encourage you to read the Guidance and consider seeking legal advice to protect your business as you implement AI. While AI can deliver significant benefits, successful implementation requires a cautious and comprehensive approach.

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