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Canada ranks near bottom on AI trust – and employers must act

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A senior federal official says public trust and workplace AI literacy are key to Canada’s AI adoption. Mark Schaan of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada said at a Toronto festival that workers are concerned about data security, jobs and national sovereignty. He called for a national AI literacy program, starting with post-secondary students and educators before expanding to workers and employers.