This briefing note outlines the main elements of the content and application of the European AI Act, along with an overview of other regulatory initiatives worldwide. Considering the potential adoption of AI laws in Quebec and Canada, it also offers recommendations and key takeaways for legislators.
About Obvia’s Briefing Outlook
Specifically intended for public actors whose field of intervention is affected by issues related to artificial intelligence, Obvia’s Briefing Outlook aims to summarize and explain the challenges linked to different thematics around AI and the digital transformation of the public sector, while drawing on research carried out at Obvia, in Québec, and internationally.
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