Canada needs laws to tackle life-and-death problems involving AI, experts warn

TORONTO -- The role of artificial intelligence in Netflix's movie suggestions and Alexa's voice commands is commonly understood, but less known is the shadowy role AI now plays in law enforcement, immigration assessment, military programs and other areas. Despite its status as a machine-learning innovation hub, Canada has yet to develop a regulatory regime to deal with issues of discrimination and accountability to which AI systems are prone, prompting calls for regulation -- including from busi