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New Zealand Government Flags AI Challenges in Protecting Māori Cultural Intellectual Property

Te Puni Kōkiri and MBIE Collaborate on Policy to Safeguard Māori Culture Amid AI Advancements

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New Zealand government agencies, including Te Puni Kōkiri and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, are addressing the complex issues surrounding artificial intelligence's impact on Māori cultural intellectual property. Officials highlight both opportunities and risks, emphasizing the need for robust go…
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New Zealand Government Flags AI Challenges in Protecting Māori Cultural Intellectual Property New Zealand government agencies, including Te Puni Kōkiri and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, are addressing the complex issues surrounding artificial intelligence's impact on Māori cultural intelle... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/new-zealand-government-flags-ai-challenges-in-protecting-m-ori-cultural-intellectual-property

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