National Council on Artificial Intelligence Established in Canada
The federal government announced the creation of a new advisory body to implement the country's artificial intelligence strategy.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the creation of the National Council on Artificial Intelligence to move the country's national artificial intelligence strategy from policy development to implementation.
Establishment of the National Council
The Canadian federal government has officially established the National Council on Artificial Intelligence as a significant step to bring the country's strategy in the field of artificial intelligence to life.
Core Purpose and Duties of the Council
The primary mission of the newly formed council is to provide independent, practical, and timely expert advice to ensure Canada safely executes its artificial intelligence transformation.
Core Principles and Strategy
The board's activities are grounded in the strategy's three core principles: the safe use of artificial intelligence, the protection of democratic integrity, and Canada's prosperity.
Founding Members and Expert Roster
The founding members of the council include Ajay Agrawal, Yoshua Bengio, Sanja Fidler, John Graham, Gillian Hadfield, Jordan Jacobs, Eric Lamarre, and Valérie Pisano.
Governance and Additional Members
Senator Thomas Pitfield, Jody Thomas, Louis Vachon, and Michelle Zatlyn also serve on the board, while Patrick Pichette serves as an ex-officio member of the council.