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Canada Lags in AI Adoption, Risks Losing Competitive Edge

8/5/2025

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Canada is falling behind in the AI race, with a mere 12% of businesses adopting this transformative technology. This reluctance stems from a risk-averse culture, leaving the nation trailing behind the U.S. and Asia, where AI is revolutionizing industries. The time for Canada to harness AI's potential is now, before it misses out on vital productivity gains.

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Story summary

Canada is falling behind in the AI race, with a mere 12% of businesses adopting this transformative technology. This reluctance stems from a risk-averse culture, leaving the nation trailing behind the U.S. and Asia, where AI is revolutionizing industries. The time for Canada to harness AI's potential is now, before it misses out on vital productivity gains.