Motion #10 as amended 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies 

Mover: Mr Tim Cross Seconder: Rev’d Canon Isaac Beach 

Amended Motion 10 

Noting the increasing availability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in our Province, which are now within easy online access for all people, 

That this General Synod / Te Hīnota Whānui: 

Supports Mr Tim Cross and Bishop Anne van Gend (or agreed nominee) to prepare terms of reference for the formation of an AI working group, reporting to General Synod Standing Committee (GSSC), and providing a report to General Synod 2027/28. 

The AI working group aims to provide: 

(a) consistent AI policies and principles, informed by theological reflection and work done elsewhere in the Anglican Communion, for the use of AI across our Three Tikanga 

(b) human voices, expertise and advocacy in relation to AI where it affects: 

(i) the safety and protection of people, particularly our children and future generations across our Three Tikanga; 

(ii) our intellectual property and its sovereignty, including our ancient intelligence; 

(iii) our environment in relation to AI systems and infrastructure; 

(iv) the welfare of those working within the AI sector;