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AI and Specifically Microsoft Copilot

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From: Colin Rogers

Dear Department of Internal Affairs,

I understand DIA is the lead agency for the AOG Microsoft agreements. I also understand Microsoft is presenting to agencies an "incentive" to commit to 300 Copilot licenses in return for training/onboarding costs/consulting and other services relating to Copilot.

Specifically to DIA:

1. Do you believe this time bound offer from Microsoft for licenses is anti-competitive?
2. How many agencies have currently "committed" to the offer by Microsoft?
3. What is the average commitment from these agencies?
4. How many of these agencies had budgeted for AI tech in FY25?
5. How many other AI Technologies are available by DIA under AOG Agreements?
6. Will the agency promote other AI Tech from other suppliers for agency's to easily consume?
7. Does the lead agency have any views if this offer from Microsoft is anti-competitive and if not will they be signing up other AI technology companies to provide a level playing field for agencies to consume AI?

Yours faithfully,

Colin Rogers

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Tçnâ koe Colin,

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Olivia

Olivia Ryan (she / her) | Senior Advisor Ministerial and Official Correspondence
Ministerial and Monitoring
Policy and Te Tiriti
Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua
45 Pipitea Street | PO Box 6011, Wellington 6140 | http://www.dia.govt.nz/

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