The federal government has opened a research institute focused on studying the security risks posed by artificial intelligence.
The Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (CAISI) was created as part of the federal government’s broader strategy to address security risks associated with AI, including misuse in disinformation, cybersecurity breaches, and election interference, according to a Nov. 12 press release.
The creation of CAISI is part of the federal government’s $2.4 billion strategy for AI development as safety, as outlined in Budget 2024. The government says the country had more than 140,000 AI professionals in 2022–23, which is a 29 percent increase from the previous year.
CAISI, which will be overseen by the Innovation Department, has an initial budget of $50 million over five years….