Human and civil rights groups call for withdrawal of Canada’s AI legislation
Critics are concerned about a lack of public consultation, little accountability for artificial intelligence use by public bodies, and no mention of Indigenous data sovereignty.
Why It Matters
In Budget 2024, the federal government announced $5.1 million to enforce the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. Most consultations have been with industry, while human rights groups and non-profits have had little involvement in crafting the legislation to date.
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