( September 22, 2026, 07:03 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A total of 270 small businesses will receive expert help adopting artificial intelligence under the New Zealand government’s AI Advisory Pilot, which will run until June 30, 2027. In a statement on Tuesday, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Cameron Brewer said around 150 businesses have participated in the pilot since it began in January, with another 120 now set to receive support. Small business owners recognize that AI could save them time and money but often lack the time or in-house expertise to know where to start, a gap the pilot is designed to address, Brewer said.Statement follows....
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