This session covered recent developments in the regulation of AI in Canada and the US, and discussed the challenges of managing AI risks and adoption across borders.

According to Dentons’ global AI survey, 60 percent of companies reported that they already use, or are piloting, AI in their business. This explosive growth in the use of AI technologies has led to a worldwide debate on the legal and ethical issues surrounding its use, and the role of law in regulating it. Both Canada and the US are beginning to regulate the private sector use of AI technology.

In Canada, the proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) would be the first law in Canada directly regulating the use of AI systems. AIDA provides for significant monetary penalties and fines for violations, and would create an AI Data Commissioner to assist with enforcement. In the US, state lawmakers are also considering AI’s benefits and challenges—a growing number of bills or resolutions were introduced in at least 17 states in 2021, and already enacted in a number of states. 

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Speakers

• Peter Stockburger - Office Managing Partner, San Diego
• Kirsten Thompson - Partner, Toronto

Accreditation

Accreditation is available upon request for Canadian called lawyers (BC, Quebec and Ontario jurisdictions).

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