Carney just released his new 55-page strategy, “AI for All,” to much fanfare, over $2B in funding commitments, and…very few details on how he’s going to accomplish any of it.

Canadians were at the forefront of AI’s creation, yet we’re already falling behind in harnessing this revolutionary technology. But most of us aren’t convinced that AI is safe: not for the environment, or the kids, or our personal privacy. Plus, it seems like no one’s figured out how to actually make a return on their investment.

So, is Canada investing in a product that’s doomed to fail?

Correction: Canada’s AI Strategy contains the word “must” 22 times, not 25 times, as is suggested by host James Nicholson.

Host: James Nicholson

Credits: Andrea Varsany (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Douglas Soltys

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Further reading: 

• Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All – Government of Canada 
• Canada’s AI strategy won’t build necessary trust – The Globe and Mail
• Canada’s AI strategy promises to protect citizens. Critics say it still lacks teeth | BetaKit  
• Canada Finally Has a National AI Strategy. Experts Hate It | The Walrus
• Carney government to ban social media for kids younger than 16, but will allow exemptions – National Post 
• Minister defends Canada’s new AI strategy | Front Burner [YouTube]
• This is our time: Canada’s national AI strategy is an incredible step forward – The Globe and Mail
• Anthopic, OpenAI Should Not Be Allowed to IPO, Says Ed Zitron – Bloomberg [YouTube]
• BetaKit Most Ambitious – Betakit
• Ottawa to direct CRTC to scrap demands for streamers to fund local news, niche broadcasters – The Globe and Mail       

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