Canadian Industry Minister criticizes stalled AI regulation Bill C-27 amid EU's passing of its own AI Act.

Canadian Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne criticized the stalled progress of Bill C-27, aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI), calling it "embarrassing." The bill, which includes measures for high-impact AI systems to prevent risks like discrimination, has been delayed since April 2023 due to opposition filibustering. Meanwhile, the EU has passed its own AI Act, set to take effect in 2027, highlighting Canada's regulatory challenges amidst political obstacles.

September 26, 2024
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