Ottawa – Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology are benefiting society in many ways, including in improving supply chain management, enhancing health care and precision medicine, and helping tackle environmental sustainability challenges. These advances, however, have also reaffirmed the urgency of ensuring that AI systems, particularly advanced generative AI systems, are developed and used safely. That is why the Government of Canada recently launched the Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Responsible Development and Management of Advanced Generative AI Systems.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that eight more organizations have undertaken this voluntary commitment in support of the ongoing development of a robust, responsible AI ecosystem in Canada. New signatories include:
- AltaML
- BlueDot
- CGI
- kama.ai
- IBM
- Protexxa
- Resemble AI
- Scale AI
The code identifies measures that organizations are encouraged to apply to their operations when they are developing and managing advanced generative AI systems. In addition, Canada continues to engage in domestic and international discussions supporting the creation of common standards and safeguards for generative AI systems.
The code is based on the input received from a cross-section of stakeholders through these engagements and through the consultation on the development of a Canadian code of practice for generative AI systems. The government has published a report that summarizes feedback received during the consultation.
“Our government is committed to ensuring Canadians can trust AI systems used across the economy, which in turn can accelerate safe AI adoption. In undertaking our Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Responsible Development and Management of Advanced Generative AI Systems, leading Canadian organizations continue to adopt responsible measures for advanced generative AI systems that will help build safety and trust as the technology spreads. We will continue to ensure Canada’s AI policies are fit for purpose in a fast-changing world.” – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry