Is Canada making a Faustian bargain with corporate AI?
What follows are some reflections in light of news about AI regulation. The thesis is that, while modern AI emerged largely from Canadian-funded research, broader economic benefits to working people are difficult to see on the horizon.
Throughout 2023, a common theme in political commentary in Canada was whether the country is ‘broken.’ While the national mood has been better, a sense of defeat is perhaps a feature of the Canadian identity.