Al Vigier: Canada's AI strategy shouldn't include secret Palantir bills
Al Vigier criticizes the Canadian government's 'AI for All' strategy for failing to address the government's reliance on foreign AI vendors like Palantir. The author argues that the government should prioritize transparency and support sovereign Canadian firms rather than hiding AI contracts behind non-disclosure agreements.
Why it matters
It highlights the tension between national security, government procurement transparency, and the goal of building a sovereign domestic AI industry.
By: Al Vigier
The author advocates for government transparency and domestic industrial policy, which is a common critique from a progressive/sovereigntist perspective.
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