Ottawa, March 18 -- Canada hosted its first-ever National Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Culture from March 15 to 17, bringing together leaders from across the cultural, technology and academic sectors to shape the country's approach to AI in the creative economy.

Following the summit co-hosted by the Canada and the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, the government announced it will establish an AI and Culture Advisory Council to help guide policy as artificial intelligence rapidly transforms cultural production and distribution.

The event brought together around 300 participants, including representatives from academia, industry, civil society and government.

Shaping Canada's AI strategy

Officials said discussions at the su...