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flag New Zealand launches a $765,000, six-month AI pilot for small businesses, offering up to $15,000 in co-funding and expert support to boost productivity through responsible AI adoption.

flag New Zealand has launched a $765,000 AI Advisory Pilot program from January 19 to June 30, 2026, offering small businesses up to 50% co-funding—capped at $15,000—to develop customized AI plans with expert guidance. flag The initiative, delivered through the Regional Business Partner Network, aims to boost productivity by addressing concerns over data privacy and responsible AI use, with a goal of supporting at least 51 businesses. flag It complements a broader $70 million, seven-year investment in AI research and aligns with the country’s 2025 AI Strategy. flag Meanwhile, in Australia, 40% of SMEs used AI by late 2025, with growing adoption driven by efficiency gains, though challenges around regulation and workforce impact persist. flag Experts predict AI will increasingly focus on end-to-end business outcomes, with human oversight remaining critical.

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