34860 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

Written Question

Published date: 16 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	34860 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Penk
Answer received:	10 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_34860_2026
Document guid:	56cb0478-4dfa-4c2c-bb0f-9ff1b402dd26

34860 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS: What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

Hon Chris Penk: I am advised that no engagement surveys are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence by the GCSB and NZSIS.