In brief The Canadian Competition Bureau (the âBureauâ) continues to focus on the intersection between artificial intelligence (âAIâ) and competition law. Earlier this fall, the Bureau hosted the Competition Summit 2024: Market Dynamics in the AI Era, which provided insight into how AI will impact Canadian competition law policy and enforcement, and has released a report summarizing key take-aways. Through investments in its own capabilities and collaboration with domestic and international partners, the Bureau also remains…
In brief The Canadian Competition Bureau (“Bureau”) has announced a significant initiative to explore the impacts of artificial intelligence (“AI”) on competition in Canada. On 20 March 2024, the Bureau published a discussion paper, entitled “Artificial intelligence and competition” (“Discussion Paper”), and has requested feedback from the public. The Bureau is seeking to better understand how AI can affect competition in Canada. It is also seeking to determine how it can better prepare to address…
On March 18, 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the âSECâ) announced that it settled charges against two investment advisers for making false and misleading statements about their purported use of artificial intelligence (AI). This SEC enforcement action marks the latest efforts by securities regulators to combat the adverse effects of âAI washingâ and confirms that AI, and particularly âAI washingâ, is at the forefront of securities regulatorsâ minds. What is âAI washingâ? âAI washingâ…