Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali announced Friday morning the federal government has launched its first public AI register that outlines how artificial intelligence is being used or tested within federal departments.

In a news release, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat said the register currently includes input from 43 organizations and “features over 400 systems where AI is currently being explored, developed, implemented, or deployed.”

“By giving organizations a clearer view of AI activity across government, the register supports better planning, reduces duplication and helps departments identify opportunities to work more efficiently,” the news release added.

The first version of the register includes information about the purpose and description of each AI system, its int

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