{"id":840462,"date":"2026-08-01T13:44:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T13:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/840462\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T13:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T13:44:11","slug":"ottawa-launches-public-consultation-on-ai-transparency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/840462\/","title":{"rendered":"Ottawa launches public consultation on AI transparency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Canadians are being asked to weigh in on how artificial intelligence systems and AI-generated content should be identified as the federal government considers <a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/ised\/en\/have-your-say-advancing-ai-transparency-canada\/enhancing-trust-artificial-intelligence-through-increased-transparency?auHash=Dv5n7BXKwp-hpSsovboZD40xxHQ-s6EmW5jQFqKwy04\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">new transparency measures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon announced the consultation Thursday, saying public feedback will help shape Canada\u2019s approach to safe and responsible AI.<\/p>\n<p>The consultation runs from July 23 to Sept. 23.<\/p>\n<p>Identifying AI-generated content<\/p>\n<p>The federal government is seeking feedback on several areas, including how to detect and identify content created or altered by artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<p>The consultation will also consider ways to ensure people know when they are communicating with an AI system rather than a person.<\/p>\n<p>Other topics include providing consistent information about how AI systems are developed, what they can do and where their limitations lie.<\/p>\n<p>The government is also seeking ideas for tracking serious incidents involving AI and monitoring the actions and interactions of AI agents that can perform tasks on behalf of users.<\/p>\n<p>Related Stories:<\/p>\n<p>Building trust in AI systems<\/p>\n<p>Solomon said transparency will be important as artificial intelligence becomes more widely used by Canadians and businesses.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAI adoption moves at the speed of trust,\u201d Solomon said in a release.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCanadians need to know when they are interacting with AI systems, when content has been generated or altered by AI, and what these systems can and cannot do.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The government said AI-generated material is becoming increasingly common online, making it more difficult for users to distinguish synthetic content from authentic material.<\/p>\n<p>Some consumer AI products can also take actions on a user\u2019s behalf rather than simply providing information or advice.<\/p>\n<p>Feedback to guide next steps<\/p>\n<p>The consultation supports the federal government\u2019s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, called <a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/ised\/en\/canadas-national-artificial-intelligence-strategy-ai-all\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AI for All<\/a>, which was launched June 4.<\/p>\n<p>The strategy is intended to encourage responsible AI adoption, increase public trust and strengthen Canada\u2019s control over its digital infrastructure and technology.<\/p>\n<p>Canadians, businesses, researchers, civil society groups and First Nations, Inuit and M\u00e9tis organizations are among those invited to participate.<\/p>\n<p>The federal government said <a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/ised\/en\/have-your-say-advancing-ai-transparency-canada?auHash=tqugQ7KzjoRnZY2b2g5PVZlHs9nbxoTLGCS2NQYDBUI\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the feedback<\/a> will be used to determine its next steps for improving AI transparency and reliability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Canadians are being asked to weigh in on how artificial intelligence systems and AI-generated content should be 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