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Al Vigier: Canada's AI strategy shouldn't include secret Palantir bills
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Canada's federal government has launched the "AI for All" initiative, positioning itself as the "strategic anchor customer" for domestic AI businesses. Currently, only 12% of Canadian businesses and 8% of small firms utilize AI technologies.
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- Praise: Calls for a domestic product that is open and regulated reflect a desire for ethical AI practices in government use, ensuring accountability and transparency.
- Concern: The reliance on US cloud products for critical infrastructure highlights a troubling vulnerability in Canada's sovereignty over AI and data security.
- Concern: There's skepticism about whether a Canadian alternative to Palantir would genuinely improve ethical standards, as it might replicate the same issues with a local twist.
- Concern: Many commenters are wary that any secretive bills related to AI will lead to increased surveillance and loss of privacy for citizens.