Canada’s spy watchdog is examining the use and governance of artificial intelligence in national security activities.
The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency has informed key federal ministers and organizations of the study, which will look at how the security community defines, uses and oversees aspects of AI technologies.
Canadian security agencies have used AI for tasks ranging from translation of documents to detection of malware threats.
In a letter to ministers and heads of organizations with a national security role, review agency chair Marie Deschamps said the study’s findings will provide insights into the use of new and emerging tools, help guide future reviews and highlight “potential gaps or risks” that might require attention….