Canada working ‘alongside’ partners on AI safety, minister says

CANADA Canada working ‘alongside’ partners on AI safety, minister says By Anja Karadeglija The Associated Press Posted September 23, 2026 12:58 pm Updated September 23, 2026 12:59 pm 1 min read WATCH ABOVE: New AI strategy addresses fears of job losses, surveillance – Jun 5, 2026 LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says Canada is “advocating alongside our partners” on AI safety. Solomon says he met with his international counterparts after Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke recently to other leaders about setting up a “technology stability” board to regulate AI. But when he was asked whether Canada is taking a leadership role in those efforts, Solomon pointed to domestic legislation, including proposed regulations on AI chatbots. 7:38 AI researcher warns of ‘superintelligence” risks as calls to regulate industry grow Stick to the Facts Add Global News as a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our stories in your search results. MORE ON CANADA MORE VIDEOS Trump says Canada is ‘destroying itself’ because of ‘unchecked’ immigrants Former U of M law dean arrested in Europe as part of extradition request: police Outfitters warn any N.B. ban on American hunters and anglers would devastate industry Canadians want more alternative home ownership options, survey shows He also said Canada is taking a “very leading” role by investing $150 million in Canadian AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio’s efforts to build a safer AI. STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT Bengio is set to address the UN Security Council today, which will also hear from major AI companies. Warnings about the risks AI poses to humans, and documented cases of AI bots disregarding human instructions, have prompted global alarm in recent weeks. JOURNALISTIC STANDARDS COMMENT REPORT AN ERROR © 2026 The Canadian Press Sponsored content MORE FROM GLOBAL NEWS Trump says Canada is ‘destroying itself’ because of ‘unchecked’ immigrants Canadians want more alternative home ownership options, survey shows ADVERTISEMENT Trending Belleville gunman spouted COVID-19 conspiracies while in army, say sources 21,401 READ Trump says U.S. to continue buying Canadian potash — but wants cheaper price 19,863 READ California farmers struggle to sell grapes as demand for wine plummets 15,806 READ Hayden Panettiere’s cause of…