Canada is a global research hub for artificial intelligence but needs a lot more professionals with AI skills to move move AI from research labs to mainstream businesses, two new reports say.
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University of Toronto spinoff firm helping to map COVID-19’s molecular structure
A PhD student’s novel software is revolutionizing drug discovery and laying the groundwork for a COVID-19 vaccine.
The Short Report, October 16, 2019: Ecocities, fintech adoption, animal testing
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) opened an Ecocity Centre of Excellence for applied research and training in support of cities becoming ecologically sustainable. The Centre will be led by Dr. Jennie Moore, BCIT Director, Institute Sustainability, and founding coordinator of Vancouver’s EcoCity Network. – BCIT News Accounting firm Ernst & Young published a new fintech adoption…
U of T to open AI-focused innovation centre with historic $100M donation
The University of Toronto has announced a historic gift of $100 million for its upcoming Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre, a 750,000-sq.-ft. complex meant to house the university’s AI and biomedical expertise.
The Short Report – March 27, 2019: ThunderFish, Friesen Prize, godfathers of AI
Dr. Ian Potter will take over as CEO at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, a not-for-profit in the Niagara Region dedicated to horticultural science. Potter previously held executive positions at the National Research Council, Alberta Innovates, and the Alberta Research Council. – Canada.com McGill University professor Dr. Bartha Knoppers has been awarded the 2019 Henry G. Friesen…
Public-private partnerships can help reverse the AI brain drain
Academic-industry collaborations led by Amii, Vector and Mila — the three institutes underpinning the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy — are serving as a kind of national defence strategy in the battle to retain Canada’s AI talent.
CIFAR unveils first cohort of AI chairs at Pan-Canadian AI Strategy annual meeting
The first Pan-Canadian AI Strategy annual meeting (AICan) convened in Montreal on December 3 to announce its initial cohort of 29 Canada CIFAR Artificial Intelligence (CCAI) Chairs.
LG Electronics launches new AI Lab in Toronto
Korean tech giant, LG Electronics Inc. (LG) is launching the “LG Electronics AI Research Lab”, an extension of LG’s existing AI Research Lab in Silicon Valley, at the Univ of Toronto. The new facility is the latest LG AI lab, joining existing labs in South Korea, India, and Russia, as a part of LG’s growing…
G7 leaders commit to STI concerns
G7 Leaders have committed to act on key issues brought to their attention by the science, technology and innovation (STI) community, particularly around artificial intelligence (AI) and climate change. However, the US stayed away from any further climate change commitments, while Canada’s STI stakeholders are asking for action beyond signatures on a piece of paper.
G7 Science Summit examines repercussions stemming from tsunami of new digital technologies
Canada’s hosting of this year’s G7 Summit is being preceded by an unprecedented series of research summits that examine the potential and impacts of digital technologies and sustainable oceans. The summits – organized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) – are intended to inform discussion at the main event in Charlevoix, QC on June 8-9.
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