IntroductionThe European Union (the “EU”) has taken a significant step towards regulating artificial intelligence (“AI”). Amidst the increased use of generative AI, the EU Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence Act (“EU AI Act”), aiming to address potential risks and dangers associated with the use of AI. As the first AI legislation of its kind, the EU AI Act could set global standards with respect to the regulation of AI systems, further highlighting the EU’s leading position in technology governance. Law 25 represents the latest and most important framework for privacy regulation in Canada. ConclusionThe laws in the making regarding the regulation of AI and data privacy exemplify legislators’ commitment to fostering a more responsible and secure utilization of AI in Canada.

Source: Washington Post July 07, 2023 17:43 UTC