Canada works with G7 on AI safety board

Canadian Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the Government of Canada is working with G7 partners on an international AI safety organization, according to The Canadian Press. The proposed technology stability board would evaluate AI models before release and assess whether they behave as intended.

Prime Minister Mark Carney compared the proposal to the Financial Stability Board, which monitors the global financial system and makes recommendations. The AI organization has not been formally launched or announced.

Solomon also convened G20 ministers to discuss AI safety. He said international coordination would include model testing and evaluation, while the European Commission has identified model evaluations, early warnings and AI security as possible areas for cooperation with Canada.