Future of work
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When considering the future of work, few emerging sectors are more relevant than AI. Yet the question remains: What will it take for AI industries to take off?
The Public Policy Forum convened experts to explore some key barriers that could hold Canada back from becoming an AI powerhouse. The event yielded several insights that point to the approaches needed to develop a strong, thriving AI industry in Canada.
A common theme discussed at the event was the need for policy harmonization in several key areas.
The experts suggest that harmonizing policies would reduce unpredictability, encourage investment, and allow long-term strategies to operate more efficiently. They also acknowledge the need for more a coherent and consistent energy and transmission policy and for robust energy infrastructure to support digital transformation and AI innovation.
Modernizing laws around copyright was also recommended as a way to reduce barriers to the development of AI and large language models and allow Canada to become a more competitive place to develop AI technologies.
Another suggestion was to prioritize cybersecurity to strengthen data security, given that infrastructure systems are deeply interconnected and that their safety is key to the industries’ sustainability.
Collectively, the experts propose that working on these issues will make the Canadian landscape more conducive to investment and innovation in AI.