The Manitoba government is launching provincewide public consultations on the use of artificial intelligence.

Innovation and New Technology Minister Mike Moroz says the goal is to address growing risks posed by AI while strengthening protections for personal data and keeping children and families safe online.

The consultations will focus on modernizing Manitoba’s data privacy laws and creating clear rules for responsible AI use, particularly when the technology is used to make or influence decisions that affect people’s lives.

The province says input from Manitobans will help shape future protections and regulations.