There need to be protections against abuse but too much restriction will strangle the growth and productivity effects of the new technology

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Ottawa’s forthcoming AI strategy needs to walk a tightrope between two equally important principles: safeguarding Canadians from possible misuses of AI but also giving our private and academic sectors the leeway to use Canada’s AI strengths to develop and commercialize new technologies and products. Commercial success — including adoption by both the private and public sectors here at home — can help AI generate new opportunities for businesses, raise Canada’s dismal productivity performance and