Canada wrapped up a two-day gathering of G7 tech ministers this week by signing agreements with European partners, who are adopting a more stringent approach to regulating artificial intelligence compared to the United States.
The meeting of industry, digital and technology ministers in Montreal resulted in memorandums of understanding with the European Union and the UK and a joint initiative with Germany, which centre around digital issues, including artificial intelligence.
U.S. Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy Michael Kratsio also attended the Dec. 8-9 meetings, but no agreement with the United States was announced.
Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said Canada has a robust trade relationship with its southern neighbour but it is also deepening its relationship with European countries….