The Conversation — AI · October 28, 2026 · On the brief until November 11, 2026

Most New Zealanders worry about AI’s risks, even as many expect to use it – new survey

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THE AI ANGLE

Prompting public anxiety over data misuse and deceptive media

A survey in New Zealand shows widespread public worry over artificial intelligence risks, especially deceptive media and data privacy. Māori respondents expressed distinct concerns rooted in historical harms from colonization and state surveillance. These findings push policymakers and social scientists to address Indigenous data sovereignty in local technology regulations.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE

Storing data locally fails to guarantee Indigenous communities authority over how their cultural knowledge is managed.

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Most New Zealanders worry about AI’s risks, even as many expect to use it – new survey

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