Lectures NZ

NZ Institute of International Affairs

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Government: International Perspectives

RHLT2, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus, Victoria University of Wellington or via Zoom
Prof. Dr. Martin Kment (Managing Director, Institute for Environmental Law, University of Augsburg)
Paula Riano (AI Strategy Advisor at Five New Zealand Consultancy)
Pedro Ramirez (Digital Strategy Practitioner – AI Work Programme, Department of Internal Affairs)

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how governments operate, raising profound questions about efficiency, accountability, and the future of public decision-making. Prof. Dr. Martin Kment will discuss AI and its emerging role in government decision-making processes, drawing on international developments, particularly in Europe. He will address whether and to what extent we should permit AI to make decisions traditionally reserved for human authorities. Following the keynote, a panel discussion will feature Paula Riano and Pedro Ramirez, concluding with a Q&A session.