Technology

Chatbots: who could be liable for the accuracy of the output?

A recent decision of the British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal raises interesting issues regarding the use of AI and the potential for liability.

Canada’s new Online Harms Act (C-63): what you need to know

The Government of Canada introduced its long-anticipated online harms legislation, Bill C-63, on February 26. We look at the key duties the bill...

What cloud platforms, social media sites and other ‘Internet intermediaries’ need to know about B.C.’s new Intimate Images Protection Act and Regulation

On January 29, 2024, the Intimate Images Protection Act (the Act) and Intimate Images Protection Regulation (the Regulation) will come into force in...

Law 25: a new enforcement scheme for protection of personal information in the private sector in Québec

On September 22, 2023, the majority of the amendments to the Québec privacy legislation introduced in the Act to modernize legislative...

Law 25: a new enforcement scheme for protection of personal information in the private sector in Québec

Last fall, several significant amendments to Québec’s privacy legislation, Law 25, came into force. What do organizations need to consider when...

Canada emerging as a powerhouse in the global EV supply chain

Ambitious goals to decarbonize the economy, combined with global geopolitical dynamics.

AI governance: navigating the path ahead

Without question, during the past year, Canada has witnessed remarkable and radical change in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, with the...

Autonomous vehicles: Canada’s existing regulatory framework

Introduction Comprehensive regulations must be in place before fully automated, driverless vehicles (AVs) can occupy Canadian roadways. A...

Consumer protection considerations in the era of artificial intelligence

Through technology innovation, businesses offering artificial intelligence (AI) products and services are shaping consumers’ daily lives in...

AI in the Construction Industry – Insights, Advantages and Risks

Osler’s construction and technology law experts Andrew Wong, Joel Heard and Sam Ip explore the ways AI is impacting the construction industry.