Canada’s spy watchdog to review security agencies’ use of artificial intelligence
Canada’s spy watchdog to review security agencies’ use of artificial intelligence
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-national-security-review-artificial-intelligence/
Publish Date: 2026-01-01 16:27:00
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- Canada’s National Security and Intelligence Review Agency is examining the use and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) in national security activities by various federal agencies.
- The review will focus on how the security community defines, uses, and oversees AI technologies, as well as identifying any potential gaps or risks that might require attention.
- Canadian security agencies have used AI for tasks ranging from document translation to detecting malware threats using advanced capabilities in AI and machine learning.
- The review process will include requests for information such as documents, written explanations, briefings, interviews, surveys, system access, and independent inspections of some technical systems.
- Multiple cabinet members and heads of key security agencies, including CSIS, RCMP, and CSE, have been informed about this study and expected to participate in the review process.
