Ottawa launches new national AI council to advise on safety, deployment

Prime Minister Mark Carney's new national council on artificial intelligence is meant to provide the government with guidance on the evolution of its AI strategy and on making the technology safer.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is seen touring the Vector artificial intelligence research institute in Toronto last year. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press)

Prime Minister Mark Carney has a new national council on artificial intelligence meant to provide the government with guidance for its AI strategy and on making the technology safer.

A news release from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Friday outlined the formation of the Prime Minister's National Council on Artificial Intelligence, which looks to convene public and private stakeholders to advise on the evolution of Canada's AI strategy .

The release said the members of the council will advise on accelerating adoption, developing national champions in the industry and building AI infrastructure as well as making AI safer, protecting Canadian democracy and ensuring Canadians benefit from the technology.

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