Workplace AI Use Rises as Questions Remain
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
A Toronto Metropolitan University report says Indigenous workers use AI at higher rates than non-Indigenous colleagues, while a survey finds most Canadian small businesses see little payoff. Reports also raise concerns about privacy and AI use in elections.
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New AI research1 sourceIndigenous workers report higher AI useA Toronto Metropolitan University report covered by BetaKit says Indigenous workers use AI at nearly twice the rate of non-Indigenous colleagues in some areas. The summary does not explain how the researchers measured use.
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Employers may need to understand who uses workplace AI and whether staff have suitable guidance and support.
Watch for the full Toronto Metropolitan University report’s methods and detailed findings.
Companies and jobs1 sourceSmall firms report limited AI payoffInsurance Business reports that a survey found most Canadian small businesses see little payoff from AI. The summary does not say how many businesses took part or how they measured payoff, so the result may not represent all small firms.
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Small-business owners weighing AI costs may want clearer evidence of benefits before spending money or changing work routines.
Watch for the survey’s sample details and breakdown of reported business results.
Rules and oversight1 sourceNunavut commissioner warns about AI threatsYahoo News Canada reports that Nunavut’s information and privacy commissioner raised concerns about threats from AI. The supplied text gives no specific recommendations or proposed response, and does not say that new rules or safeguards have been adopted.
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Residents need to know how AI could affect their personal information and what protections public bodies may consider.
Watch for any specific recommendations or response from Nunavut authorities described in the report.
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What to watch next
- 1The full Toronto Metropolitan University report’s methods and detailed findings on Indigenous workers’ AI use.
- 2The small-business survey’s sample size and the measures used to assess AI payoff.
- 3Any specific recommendations or official response following the Nunavut commissioner’s concerns.