Direction de la Science, de la technologie et de l'innovation
Initial policy considerations for generative artificial intelligence
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) creates new content in response to prompts,
offering transformative potential across multiple sectors such as education, entertainment,
healthcare and scientific research. However, these technologies also pose critical
societal and policy challenges that policy makers must confront: potential shifts
in labour markets, copyright uncertainties, and risk associated with the perpetuation
of societal biases and the potential for misuse in the creation of disinformation
and manipulated content. Consequences could extend to the spreading of mis- and disinformation,
perpetuation of discrimination, distortion of public discourse and markets, and the
incitement of violence. Governments recognise the transformative impact of generative
AI and are actively working to address these challenges. This paper aims to inform
these policy considerations and support decision makers in addressing them.