As artificial intelligence continues to grow in use across Canada, a majority of Canadians say they want to see governments at all levels regulate AI to ensure it’s used ethically and safely.

In a new poll conducted by Leger, 85 per cent of Canadians surveyed say AI tools should be regulated.

The poll, which surveyed 1,518 people online between Aug. 22 and 25, found that of the 85 per cent who wanted regulation, 57 per cent were strongly in favour.

But while many want regulation, the basis for that decision appears to vary, with the poll finding 34 per cent of Canadians saying they think AI is good for society, while 36 per cent believe it’s harmful. Another approximately 31 per cent say they’re unsure.

“We know that public opinion around different types of AI vary on terms of how

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