After Anthropic curbs, Canadian CEO backs cutting foreign AI ties

Canadian AI chief Aidan Gomez warns democracies against 'renting' AI, calling it a national security risk. He highlights the danger of relying on foreign tech giants, citing recent US restrictions as a wake-up call. Gomez advocates for "Sovereign AI," urging nations to control their AI supply chains. He suggests international alliances are key to achieving this, rather than individual countries attempting full independence due to immense costs.

By TOI TECH DESK