I think Canada still has a pretty outsized impact on AI, especially considering how many researchers and companies came out of places like University of Toronto or UWaterloo.
Additionally, I think that if we at least had an example of what good AI policy looks like, implemented successfully in a country, it could be used as a proof to other countries that good AI regulation is possible and useful. In that regard I think lobbying for well thought out AI regulation policies on the national level is really important, and it’s not necessary to focus on international to get traction.
I recently worked at the Canadian Department of National Defence’s newly established AI Centre, and I was surprised one of the tasks of the policy team was an AI safety report, in addition to other generic governance and responsible AI stuff. Admittedly, the AI safety report mostly focused on cybersecurity and CBRN risks, but there were some loss-of-control issues mentioned as well. It indicated to me that working to integrate AI safety by working in a department and pushing projects, or talking to director-level people is possible.
I think Canada still has a pretty outsized impact on AI, especially considering how many researchers and companies came out of places like University of Toronto or UWaterloo.
Additionally, I think that if we at least had an example of what good AI policy looks like, implemented successfully in a country, it could be used as a proof to other countries that good AI regulation is possible and useful. In that regard I think lobbying for well thought out AI regulation policies on the national level is really important, and it’s not necessary to focus on international to get traction.
I recently worked at the Canadian Department of National Defence’s newly established AI Centre, and I was surprised one of the tasks of the policy team was an AI safety report, in addition to other generic governance and responsible AI stuff. Admittedly, the AI safety report mostly focused on cybersecurity and CBRN risks, but there were some loss-of-control issues mentioned as well. It indicated to me that working to integrate AI safety by working in a department and pushing projects, or talking to director-level people is possible.