European Union Democracy Commissioner won't 'lecture' other countries as EU moves forward with regulation of tech platforms and artificial intelligenceThe official announced this on Thursday.
Michael McGrath, the EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, is visiting Canada as the Liberal government pursues an artificial intelligence policy that places less emphasis on regulation and more on adoption.
Speaking at a conference in Montreal on Thursday, he outlined upcoming legislation that would tackle issues such as addictive design, unfair personalization and holding influencers accountable.
McGrath says the EU, with 27 member states, is big enough to bring about real change.
Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon cited the U.S. anti-regulatory stance as a reason to ease regulations, saying Canada would be wasting its time if it went it alone.
McGrath says he wants to find common ground with Canada on digital consumer protection, and will also talk to MPs about the threats to democracy posed by deepfakes and artificial intelligence.
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