Two good hypotheses that are not contradictory. A third possibility is that this reflects chronically low rates of investment in R&D and a reliance on resource exploitation. As in, "Who needs AI when you have oil, gas, lumber, and mining?"
Patrick Fafard
Yes, Canadians' trust in AI sits at or near the bottom of 32 countries.
It's a problem that our govt sees this as a PR/training problem to finesse.
Alternate hypothesis: it's sound judgment that rejects hype and reflects Canada's current governance & economic realities.
Ipsos' fifth annual AI Monitor reveals excitement and nervousness are now nearly equal worldwide, and often felt by the same people.
