What you said earlier was very interesting. You were talking about the fact that the experts who have contributed to the development of artificial intelligence are Quebeckers, Canadians, and that positions us as a global leader. It's no secret that we are 100 years behind the United States. When it comes to the development of artificial intelligence and its applications, we are really lagging behind. In terms of regulations, we're not there at all. We're falling behind with AI in the same way we did with broadcasting. We did not legislate on digital platforms for too long, and now we're seeing the mess that's causing.
I want to come back to the issue of protocol, which will be discussed next week at the UNESCO meeting. I wonder how we can deprive ourselves of this strong and essential tool that makes it possible to put in place enforceable legislation by states, including Quebec, Canada and European countries. That would make it possible to put policies and laws in place to effectively regulate these companies that come and generate huge profits without having to abide by or agree to abide by the rules we decide to put in place.
I would really like some clarification. Earlier, Ms. Montminy reacted when I asked the minister these questions about the protocol, which is supported by Quebec and, of course, by cultural industries in general, and by SODEC, with which you are familiar. Explain to me your vision of what this tool will have to be. I think the tool is crucial.
How should we articulate this to ensure that we have the tools we need to catch up, if at all possible, when it comes to AI regulation?