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Q&A: Minister Evan Solomon on why Ottawa wants Canadians to adopt AI

Federal AI Minister Evan Solomon explains why the Canadian government views AI as a foundational technology and emphasizes the need for sovereign digital alternatives, urging Canadians to adopt AI to maintain national competitiveness.

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Federal AI minister on why he considers AI a foundational technology, and why Canada needs sovereign digital alternatives.

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