The Algorithmic Impact Assessment (AIA) tool is a critical part of the Treasury Board’s directive on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in government. A first of its kind, the AIA is designed to assess and reduce the risks of using AI systems in the delivery of services and programs to Canadians. But the impact the tool will have is still unclear. Lauded as an example of innovative policymaking., there are early signs that compliance may be an issue.
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Canada needs a social media council to help solve complex problems with online content moderation
The rise of user-generated content on social media platforms presents a new and complex set of problems for contemporary society. A social media council won’t solve all of them, but it would provide an interim solution to start addressing the pressing problems in content moderation.