Minister Evan Solomon: Will Canada lead or lose the AI revolution?

In a special edition of Hub Dialogues, Sean Speer speaks to Evan Solomon, Canada's Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, addressing the balance between fostering innovation and ensuring safety. Solomon outlines how he considers trust, opportunity, and sovereign control. He addresses concerns about AI safety and regulation, the importance of government procurement supporting Canadian companies, and the need for democracies to prove they can build transformative technology, quickly while protecting democratic values and citizen safety.

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CREDITS:

Daphne Liang - Editor

Sean Speer - Host

Audio Recording Credit - Empire Club of Canada

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