- The N.W.T. government is developing a policy for artificial intelligence (AI) tools, with initial guidelines expected soon.
- Currently, government workers follow federal guidelines for AI use, while the territory’s government explores its own applications of AI in administrative processes.
- The Law Society of the Northwest Territories has released guidelines for lawyers on AI use, emphasizing transparency and bias checking in AI-generated content.
- Research Chair Adegboyega Ojo advocates for collaboration between governments and research institutions to responsibly enhance public services using AI.
- A Statistics Canada survey indicates a modest interest in AI adoption among N.W.T. businesses, with some individuals already leveraging AI to increase efficiency in their work.