The future of artificial intelligence in Canada: opportunities, challenges, and the unknown

The future of artificial intelligence in Canada: opportunities, challenges, and the unknown

July 10, 2026 6:37 am MST.

Melanie Ng sat down with Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Evan Solomon to talk about a new AI data centre that will be built in Sturgeon County, the Safe Social Media Act, and the future of artificial intelligence.

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