Canada moves toward AI strategy for government operations [Video]

Canada could be making a full-scale pivot to artificial intelligence (AI) for government processes in the coming weeks, following regulators’ development of a national strategy.

The Treasury Board is taking the lead in the quest to integrate AI into government operations but hints at a broader collaborative effort by sister agencies. Treasury Board President Anita Anand noted that the move is the first attempt by the government to embrace AI after lone attempts by individual agencies.

The plans for a blueprint for adoption have since reached frenetic levels, with the Treasury Board hosting a group of AI experts in Gatineau to discuss a national strategy. Drawn from academia, civil service, and the tech ecosystem, the experts brainstormed ideas to improve the efficiency of government processes using AI and other emerging technologies.

The AI strategy will not focus solely on individual interactions with the government but will also cover corporate relationships with the federal government, which will be subject to several restrictions. Early reports …