“I want the government to spend money on AI. It will create jobs. Students in my riding can get those jobs. Companies in my riding can use the money to grow.”
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Artificial Intelligence
A question about AI and jobs in Canada. The government says they're spending $1 billion to help businesses adopt AI, and creating some kind of 'literacy' initiative to train students and teachers in AI things.
“I want taxpayers to spend $1 billion on AI programs. It will help students and businesses in some MPs' ridings.”