85 Percent of Canadians Want More Regulation of AI, Report Says

 

 

A majority of Canadians say that Canadian governments should impose more regulation on AI, a report says. As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing across Canada, a majority of Canadians believe that governments at all levels should regulate it to ensure that it is used ethically and safely.

The survey, conducted by Leger, found that 85 per cent of Canadians surveyed wanted AI tools to be regulated. The survey, which surveyed 1,518 people online between August 22 and 25, found that 57 per cent of the 85 per cent who wanted regulation of AI strongly supported it. The poll found that 34 per cent of Canadians said AI is good for society. 36 per cent believe it is bad. About 31 per cent were unsure. The majority of Canadians say AI has been helpful in their workplaces.