Manitoba is planning a public consultation on the use of artificial intelligence, with the province presenting the effort as part of its broader work on cybersecurity and emerging technology. According to coverage by the Winnipeg Free Press, the government says it is taking the lead in these areas and is seeking Manitobans’ views on how AI should be applied. The consultation is scheduled to begin Aug. 10 in Brandon. The reports describe the initiative as a way to gather public feedback and inform how the province approaches AI-related policies. While the available excerpts focus on the purpose and timing of the consultation, they do not provide details in the summaries about the specific questions, the duration of the consultations, or how feedback will be incorporated into final policy decisions. Overall, the information indicates that the government is making public engagement a central part of its AI planning, starting with an initial session in Brandon on Aug. 10 and following with additional engagement activities not detailed in the provided text.