The Hard Part After the Hype: Scaling AI and Emerging Tech in the Public Sector
Research Innovation Council ANZ Executive Summary | Vol.35 | New Zealand Government | Victoria University of Wellington
Patrick Joy
28 August 2025
Drawing on senior public sector insights, this brief examines the barriers preventing emerging technologies from scaling, and outlines practical steps to translate experimentation into trusted, operational outcomes.
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