Alberta OIPC Issues Report Regarding Responsible AI Governance

August 28, 2025

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (the "OIPC") recently issued a report (the "Report") summarizing the OIPC's recommendations for a framework to regulate the use of artificial intelligence ("AI") in Alberta. While these recommendations are not yet law, organizations should consider their potential impact.

AI Notetaking in the Legal and Business Context: Does It Risk Confidentiality or Privilege?

July 21, 2025

As businesses modernize, many are turning to artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools to increase productivity and lower costs. One such tool is AI notetaking—automated meeting transcriptions, real-time summaries, and searchable records.

AI in Canada: The Latest from Regulators, Courts and Public Bodies

July 16, 2025

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized industries, including the legal field. However, with its benefits come challenges, one of which is "AI hallucinations", which refer to instances where an AI system generates false, misleading, or fabricated information that appears credible. These hallucinations have begun to surface in Canadian legal proceedings, including in materials submitted to the Federal Court of Canada.

Influencers: Navigating IP Ownership, Reputational Harm and the Rise of AI-Driven Avatars

July 15, 2025

Influencers have become a cornerstone of modern marketing strategies. A social media influencer is an individual who has established credibility, expertise, or a strong personal brand in a specific niche or industry and uses social media platforms to engage with a dedicated audience. Influencers typically have the ability to affect the opinions, behaviours, and purchasing decisions of their followers due to their perceived authenticity, relatability, or authority.

Requirements and Guidelines From Canadian Regulators, Public Bodies and Courts for the Use of Artificial Intelligence

June 25, 2025

Organizations are increasingly embedding artificial intelligence (AI) in operations in order to drive efficiency; however, the risks of hallucinated output are being progressively considered by regulators, government bodies, and courts in Canada. In order to protect their integrity and minimize the potential risk in relying on AI, organizations should ensure they are complaint with applicable regulatory guidance as it relate to the use of AI.