Can we afford not to trust AI?

According to a recent study by Deloitte, the majority of Canadians don’t trust A.I. But where does that distrust come from, and what are the repercussions of letting it stifle A.I. innovation?

To get the answers, Avery speaks with former co-CEO of Research In Motion Jim Balsillie about the social and economic consequences of Canadians failing to embrace A.I, and then talks with Microsoft’s Head of A.I. Policy and Ethics, Tim O’Brien to try and understand our inherent fear of artificial intelligence. And while we’re on topic, we also ask about one of the most infamous A.I. learning experiences in recent memory  - What exactly happened with Tay in 2016?

 

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