Papua New Guinea’s Ministry of Information and Communications Technology has launched public consultation on a national Artificial Intelligence Adoption Framework designed to guide how AI technologies will be introduced across government services. The draft policy outlines governance principles, risk-management guidelines and ethical considerations for deploying AI in areas such as digital identity systems, public administration and data analytics. Officials emphasize that the framework is intended to ensure AI adoption occurs in a controlled and transparent manner while building public trust. The consultation process invites feedback from universities, technology firms and civil society groups before finalizing the national strategy. For many Pacific nations, policy frameworks like this are a critical first step toward integrating artificial intelligence into government operations. By formalizing regulatory and ethical standards early, Papua New Guinea hopes to avoid many of the governance challenges currently facing larger economies experimenting with AI technologies.
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