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The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, announces the launch of the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Security Institute in Montreal, Tuesday, November 12, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

The federal government is opening a research center that will study the risks posed by artificial intelligence technology.

He claims that AI can be misused in election interference efforts, disinformation campaigns and cybersecurity breaches.

Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne called the center a key player in building public confidence in artificial intelligence technology.

The Canadian Artificial Intelligence Security Institute will collaborate with similar institutes in other countries as part of a new international network.

The centre’s work will include government-led projects focused on priorities such as cybersecurity.

Ottawa is allocating $50 million over five years to the center, part of the $2.4 billion in AI-related funding announced in this year’s federal budget.