Alison CreeksideMeasures in the new Strong and Free Elections Act mostly address threats of foreign interference and funding, but also deepfakes, long ballots, bribery and intimidation.
We would really like some assurance that these new measures are not being run on AI, like the one that recently entirely hallucinated the qualifications of the doctor applying to Canada for permanent residency and refused her on the grounds of those hallucinations.
#AI #cdnpoli
https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-introduces-measures-to-further-protect-canadas-electoral-processes-and-strengthen-democracy.html
We would really like some assurance that these new measures are not being run on AI, like the one that recently entirely hallucinated the qualifications of the doctor applying to Canada for permanent residency and refused her on the grounds of those hallucinations.
#AI #cdnpoli
https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-introduces-measures-to-further-protect-canadas-electoral-processes-and-strengthen-democracy.html
Government of Canada introduces measures to further protect Canada’s electoral processes and strengthen dem...
Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced three initiatives to ensure Canada’s democracy continues to be amongst the strongest in the world, and that it is protected from emerging threats at all times.