Carney's AI Gamble

Some recent polling suggests promising to expand AI use across the economy may not be the political winner some assume.

With the Liberal leadership contest entering its final weeks, and Canadians looking for a clear economic vision in response to the threats posed by Donald Trump, Mark Carney’s promise to “unleash AI” (my words) in his recently released economic plan may me a risky proposal.

While Carney argues that boosting artificial intelligence across government services and the broader economy will revitalize productivity and innovation, recent polling I’ve conducted suggests that running on a pledge to expand AI could be a politically risky move.

First off, Canadians’ overall views on artificial intelligence have been shifting more negative over time. In my latest survey, more people believe AI will have a negative impact on society than a positive one, and that gap has been growing.