Culture minister says ‘serious conversation’ needed about AI systems and news media – Brandon Sun

Culture minister says ‘serious conversation’ needed about AI systems and news media By: Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press Posted: 7:17 PM CDT Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026 Advertisement Advertise with us Tweet Share Print Email Read Later OTTAWA - Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government must have a "serious conversation" about AI systems’ use of news. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. or Already have an account? Log in here » We need your support!Local journalism needs your support! As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $15.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. Subscribe Now or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! To continue reading, please subscribe: Add Brandon Sun access to your Free Press subscription for only an additional $1 for the first 4 weeks* Enjoy unlimited reading on brandonsun.com Read the Brandon Sun E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper Start now No thanks *Your next subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $20.00 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.00 plus GST every four weeks. OTTAWA - Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government must have a "serious conversation" about AI systems’ use of news. Read unlimited articles for free today: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. or Already have an account? Log in here » OTTAWA – Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government must have a “serious conversation” about AI systems’ use of news. Miller was asked whether the government is open to extending its Online News Act, which requires Meta and Google to make payments to media outlets, to AI companies. Miller said it’s not a question about opening up the legislation but of making sure companies are acting responsibly.  He said having the news “cannibalized and regurgitated” undermines the purpose for which it’s used and there is a need for a serious conversation, including with AI companies.  Miller was speaking a national summit of AI and culture, a day after a new report said AI systems depend on Canadian journalism for the information they provide users but don’t offer compensation or proper attribution in return. The Online News Act requires Meta and Google to compensate media outlets for displaying their content, but Meta pulled news off its platforms in response. This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 17, 2026.  Advertisement Advertise With Us Tweet Share Print Email Read Later Report Error Submit a Tip