85% of Canadians want governments to regulate AI, poll shows | Unpublished
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Publication Date: August 28, 2025 - 15:45

85% of Canadians want governments to regulate 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. Jennifer McLeod Macey, senior vice-president at Leger, says Canadians don't always want government involved, but in this case there is a clear sign that Canadians want it involved with AI.


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