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The federal government is opening a research centre that will study risks posed by artificial intelligence technology.
It says AI can be misused in election interference efforts, disinformation campaigns and cybersecurity breaches.
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne called the centre a key player for building public trust in artificial intelligence technology.
The Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute will collaborate with similar institutes in other countries as part of a new international network.
Work at the centre will include projects directed by the government focusing on priorities like cybersecurity.
Ottawa is allocating $50 million over five years to the centre, part of $2.4 billion in AI-related funding announced in this year’s federal budget.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 12, 2024
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