Chris Hipkins announces AI and start-up support plan for small businesses
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has unveiled a pledge to help small businesses access AI technology during a Rotorua campaign visit.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins visited Rotorua to announce plans for greater support to help small businesses participate in the artificial intelligence revolution. The pledge aims to provide funding and assistance to small enterprises looking to adopt AI technology. Some local business owners have raised concerns about the need for protection from large technology companies alongside support for adoption.
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Election 2026: Labour leader Chris Hipkins in Rotorua, unveils AI, start-up support plan for small businesses
Labour leader Chris Hipkins pledged more support to help small businesses join the “AI revolution” during a visit to Rotorua today.
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Hipkins promises small businesses a ticket to the ‘AI revolution’
Labour leader pitches AI funding small businesses in Rotorua, but one local owner says protection from big tech exploitation is the real need The post Hipkins promises small businesses a ticket to the ‘AI revolution’ appeared first on Newsroom .