Most Canadian businesses are not well informed about artificial intelligence and its benefits and have been slow to invest in AI, according to a new report by the Next Generation Manufacturing Canada supercluster, which did an online survey and one-on-one interviews with 30 organizations deeply involved in Canada’s AI ecosystem.
Topic: artificial intelligence
The Short Report – Nov. 10, 2021: Ottawa funds methane emissions monitoring, U of Sask. receives award to fund vaccine development, a swine research facility, and more
New funding for GHGSat’s expansion of satellites to detect methane emissions, USask’s VIDO receives a $6-million award for vaccine development from an international epidemic coalition, Ontario and Ottawa make investments in livestock research, and more.
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The Short Report – July 21, 2021: Canada’s fast-growing tech talent, UBC joins global autism initiative, and more
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Canada needs to address inequities in who has access to the power and promise of data science and advanced analytics, including by supporting training for grassroots, charitable and community organizations to collect, access and manage data, Kelly Nolan, an external affairs and equity, diversity and inclusion expert based in Ottawa, says in an op-ed.
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Canada must rationalize its innovation programs and provide its research, development and innovation ecosystem with coherent direction as part of a plan for long-term economic growth, Dr. Camille Boulet, PhD, and Ömer Kaya at Global Advantage Consulting Group, say in an op-ed piece.
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