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April 10, 2024 —

“Don't be afraid of AI, be afraid of people,” said John Anderson, a computer science professor at the University of Manitoba.

Anderson, who studies artificial intelligence, says the technology plays an important role in our society, but as its use grows, we need to be more aware of how it can be misused.

“The worst of bad actors are nation states, and they do it for their own interests,” Anderson said.

But as we continue to not only rely more on, but also invest in, AI, a problem Canada already faces could worsen: a shortage of skilled workers.

“We have a lot of talented students who graduate with advanced skills in AI,” said Wahab Hochdel, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Manitoba. “The problem is, at least for Canada, usually US companies pay more. Talented students can find jobs in the US. Right now, most jobs in AI are remote, so they don't have that (immigration) situation.”

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