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Poll suggests 85% of Canadians want governments to regulate AI

A Leger poll shows 85% of Canadians favor government AI regulation to address ethical use, job threats, privacy concerns, and societal dependence, with 75% rating AI tools positively.

  • A Leger poll found 85% of Canadians believe governments should regulate AI tools to ensure ethical and safe use.
  • Despite strong concerns about potential harms of AI, use of AI tools has increased 10% since March, with 57% of respondents saying they have used an AI tool.
  • Canada's AI minister said he will put less emphasis on AI regulation amidst a global shift where governments are focusing on AI adoption over safety and governance.
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Poll suggests 85% of Canadians want governments to regulate AI

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·Winnipeg, Canada
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OTTAWA—A new survey indicates that an overwhelming majority of Canadians are in favour of the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), and almost half are concerned that it contributes to cognitive decline. The Léger survey indicates that 85% of respondents believe that governments should regulate AI tools to ensure their ethical and safe use. More than half of the participants, or 57%, fully agree with this statement. The survey, conducted w…

·Richelieu, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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