AI Minister Says Canada Working Alongside Partners on AI Safety

Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says Canada is “advocating alongside our partners” on AI safety. Solomon says he met with his international counterparts after Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke recently to other leaders about setting up a “technology stability” board to regulate AI. But when he was asked whether Canada is taking a leadership role […]

AI Minister Says Canada Working Alongside Partners on AI Safety

TL;DR

  • Canada is advocating for AI safety in collaboration with international partners.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney has discussed setting up a "technology stability" board to regulate AI with other leaders.
  • AI Minister Evan Solomon highlighted domestic legislation and a $150 million investment in AI safety research.
  • Yoshua Bengio is set to address the UN Security Council on AI safety.