Ottawa AI chatbot bill draws warnings from safety advocates (opens in new tab)

AI safety advocates said the federal government’s Bill C-34 is a useful starting point for regulating artificial intelligence chatbots, but warned its impact will depend on how Ottawa writes and implements the regulations. The bill, introduced in the House of Commons on June 10, would regulate companies behind AI chatbots by requiring them to act responsibly. The proposed legislation includes measures aimed at reducing the risk of chatbots delivering harmful content and would require crisis i...