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Quebec abandons AI and automation initiatives in public sector

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The Quebec government has halted its efforts to integrate AI and automation into the public sector. This includes the planned deployment of a chatbot on the official government website, signaling a shift away from these technological initiatives. AI

IMPACT This decision may signal a cautious approach to AI adoption by governments, potentially influencing similar initiatives in other regions.

RANK_REASON Policy decision by a sub-national government regarding AI adoption. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Quebec abandons AI and automation initiatives in public sector

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "Quebec has abandoned initiatives related to automation and # AI within the public sector, including the implementation of a chatbot on the government website f

    "Quebec has abandoned initiatives related to automation and # AI within the public sector, including the implementation of a chatbot on the government website following pilot projects that encountered “significant challenges.”" (...) "In February 2024, the then-minister responsib…

    LINKS ctvnews.ca/…/quebec-scraps-ai-and-automat…

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