New documents show how ‘civil society’ contributed to draft AI and privacy legislation

While the private sector was more likely to be concerned about innovation, civil society organizations were more likely to push for regulations and bans.

Why It Matters

AI use is becoming increasingly ubiquitous, and regulation lags behind. A new Access to Information request shows how Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act was drafted - a piece of regulation which has now stalled because of prorogation.

New documents reveal that civil society organizations were key participants in Canada’s draft legislation on artificial intelligence and data privacy.

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