November 2022

What You Need to Know About Canada’s AI Law Proposals

Canada has proposed the Digital Charter Implementation Act, which would establish three acts for trust and privacy: the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act, and the Artificial Intelligence & Data Act (AIDA). AIDA would set governance and transparency requirements for businesses that use or develop AI in Canada, including requirements relating to bias, transparency, risk mitigation, and record-keeping. The act would also establish the role of an AI & Data Commissioner to monitor compliance and order third-party audits as required. However, it is uncertain if AIDA will pass, and businesses that develop AI for personal information collection or use may have to answer to federal transparency and privacy protection expectations.

October 2022

The White House Publishes its Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights

AI risk management is becoming a global priority due to high-profile instances of harm resulting from the use of artificial intelligence. Several countries, including the US and DC, have proposed legislation and frameworks to regulate the use of AI. Illinois and New York City Council have enacted laws requiring the notification and audit of discriminatory patterns in AI-based employment decisions, while legislation enacted in Colorado prevents insurance providers from using biased algorithms or data to make decisions. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has released a Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights to protect US citizens from potential AI harm. The Blueprint is based on five key pillars, including safe and effective systems, algorithmic discrimination protections, data privacy, notice and explanation, and human alternatives, consideration, and fallback. A handbook, From Principles to Practice, was also published to help implement the framework. AI risk management is important, and Holistic AI can help businesses take command and control over their AI systems.