85% of Canadians want government regulation for AI, poll shows | Unpublished
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Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Anja Karadeglija
Publication Date: August 28, 2025 - 15:05

85% of Canadians want government regulation for AI, poll shows

August 28, 2025

A new poll indicates an overwhelming majority of Canadians are in favour of regulating artificial intelligence, and almost half are worried it will contribute to cognitive decline.

The Leger poll found 85 per cent of respondents believe governments should regulate AI tools to ensure ethical and safe use. More than half, 57 per cent, said they strongly agreed with that statement.



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