The Changes That Artificial Intelligence Will Bring to the Social Sector

AI for good (and not-so-good) has already arrived

Why It Matters

When we speak about AI, we’re not talking about some far-off future. AI has already fully arrived both in Canada and around the world, and it is already impacting society — from the way we feed our families down to the way crisis line workers do their jobs. James Stauch and Alina Turner continue their series on AI and social impact.

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