Canadians concerned about AI’s impact on environment, children: federal consultation

Ottawa quietly released the results of its AI strategy consultation on Feb. 3, which found individuals and experts are worried about the potential social and ethical effects of the technology.
Evan Solomon
Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon confirmed to The Wire Report that his office is developing legislation to focus on AI-related privacy and data concerns.

As the federal government prepares to release its highly-anticipated strategy for artificial intelligence, Canadians are telling the government they’re worried new technologies could worsen the spread of misinformation and act as a strain on the country’s energy grid.

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