Montreal conference addresses problematic artificial intelligence issues

Artificial intelligence has the power to eliminate mundane jobs and create tremendous wealth, but it could also lead to widespread unemployment and reinforce existing inequalities.
That was the message at the forum on the socially responsible development of artificial intelligence, a two-day conference that ended on Friday.
Montreal has an opportunity to take a leading role in lead in ensuring AI technology is used responsibly, said Marie-Josée Hébert, the vice-rector of