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We need a different conversation about AI: societal impacts must be considered next to technical regulations

The government’s proposed Bill C-27 is one regulatory approach policymakers have put forward, but it has been slow-going compared with the rapid technical AI advancements.

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BY MARY WELLS, ASHLEY ROSE MEHLENBACHER
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We need a different conversation about AI: societal impacts must be considered next to technical regulations

The government’s proposed Bill C-27 is one regulatory approach policymakers have put forward, but it has been slow-going compared with the rapid technical AI advancements.

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