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#1170 Carney is “Horny” for Productivity, Can A.I. Minister Evan Solomon Bring It?
We’ve got a Minister of A.I. Now what?
Noor Azrieh
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James Nicholson
Producer
Tristan Capacchione
Senior Production Supervisor
max collins
Director of Audio
Jesse Brown
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We’ve got a Minister of A.I. Now what?

Former Journalist MP Evan Solomon leads Canada’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, but it’s unclear exactly how A.I. fits into the Liberal government’s mandate. 

Vass Bednar explains why she’s still optimistic about Canada’s A.I. future. 

 

Host: Noor Azrieh

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate Producer and Fact Checking) Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Vass Bednar

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