Canada ponders 'top secret' data cloud as allies push ahead with intelligence-sharing plans Critics say the tech gap could undermine the effectiveness of new weapons systems

According to the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) website, the aim of the consultation is to engage "researchers, innovators and businesses in identifying the best strategies for investing in Canada's AI future. Without a dedicated, sovereign cloud network of its...

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Published inCBC News
Main Author Brewster, Murray
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Toronto Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 04.10.2024
Subjects
Artificial intelligence
Defense contracts
Espionage
Federal government
High tech industries
Innovations
Intelligence services
Canada
United Kingdom > UK
United States > US
Australia
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Summary:According to the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) website, the aim of the consultation is to engage "researchers, innovators and businesses in identifying the best strategies for investing in Canada's AI future. Without a dedicated, sovereign cloud network of its own, the Department of National Defence (DND) would be forced to store the data these systems generate on a contract basis — likely with a U.S. tech company subject to American law. The federal government will have to overcome some hurdles if it wants to catch up, Araya said, citing the military's deep-seated reluctance to entrust the private sector with top-secret data.