Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have underscored both the promise and the risks associated with this transformative technology. Ensuring the safety and the responsible use of AI systems is a top priority for the government, with experts highlighting evolving risks, including the potential for their misuse in disinformation campaigns, cybersecurity breaches and election interference. The Government of Canada is taking concrete action to protect Canadians from the potentially harmful impacts of AI.
And self-interested benefits aside, it’s just the right thing to do. If a thing is capable of suffering then I want to minimize that.