Canada Just Set a New AI Privacy Rule — Here’s What It Means for You
Canada Just Set a New AI Privacy Rule — Here’s What It Means for You In May 2026, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) issued a ruling that directly restricts how companies can use personal data to train artificial intelligence models. The decision requires companies to obtain explicit consent before using anyone’s personal information for AI training. While the ruling aims to strengthen consumer privacy, it has also sparked debate about its effects on AI development and the tools millions of people use daily. ...