Montreal's Mila research institute, led by Yoshua Bengio, is at the forefront of the global AI ethics debate. Bengio, a Turing Award recipient, expresses concern over AI surpassing human intelligence and the risks of companies moving too fast without ethical considerations. The turmoil at OpenAI, involving CEO Sam Altman, highlights the industry's challenges. Montreal's AI community, including tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, IBM, and Google, contributed to the 2018 Montreal Declaration for responsible AI development. OBVIA's researchers advise on AI's social impacts, while artists like Sandra Rodriguez use art to demystify AI and engage the public in ethical discussions.