Canada ranks near the bottom globally in AI literacy and trust, according to new research from KPMG and the University of Melbourne. Among 47 countries studied, Canada ranked 44th for AI literacy and 42nd for trust. Only 24% of Canadians have received AI training, and just 34% trust information from AI systems.
Despite low exposure to harms, concern remains high—especially around cybersecurity and privacy. Experts warn Canada risks falling behind economically unless education, regulation, and adoption improve. Stronger governance and more public-private collaboration could build the trust needed to unlock AI’s economic potential.
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