Increased productivity, better decision-making, and reduced costs are just some of the positive benefits New Zealand organisations are experiencing as AI becomes part of business as usual. Yet adoption is outpacing governance and ethical safeguards by far. While 87 percent of Kiwi organisations now use some form of AI, only 29 percent have ethics or safety guidelines in place ¹. This gap leaves many Kiwi businesses vulnerable to the risks posed by AI.
This lack of governance and ethical oversight is reflected in consumer sentiment: more than half of Kiwis say they do not trust large companies to use AI ethically, and many would stop using a company if they had concerns about its AI practices ². Responsible adoption isn’t just a reputation or ethical issue – it’s a complete competitive advantage.
Leaders who want to turn this advantage into impact must champion AI from the top and train their teams to use it confidently and ethically.
That’s why our team at Skills Development Group created the Foundations of AI & Ethics course – a practical, three-session on-line programme designed for employees and leaders at all levels. You’ll learn alongside peers in real time under the guidance of an experienced facilitator, connecting and collaborating in a live learning environment.
Develop skills in prompt engineering, navigate ethical challenges, and apply practical AI solutions that deliver real business value without compromising trust or compliance.
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1 AI Impact: State of AI Index 2025 | AI trends New Zealand, Datacom
2 AI report reveals trust is key to unlocking its potential in Aotearoa, OneNZ
