Canada is interested in AI at the national level
The government will invest into artificial intelligence research.
Artificial Intelligence is one of the greatest technological advances of our generation. AI is already having a significant impact on the daily lives of people around the world. Canada understands this as well. The country is one of the world's leaders in information technology. The Canadian government is committed to promoting the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence.
The Canadian government is not oblivious to the risks associated with the development of AI, especially generative neural networks. The government is therefore proposing a new Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA). It is designed to minimize potential risks, build confidence in the industry and protect Canadians from the potential harm that the rapid development of artificial intelligence can bring. Senior officials believe AIDA will help make Canada the home of the most reliable and trustworthy AI in the world.
Rachel Bendayan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, Export, Small Business and Economic Development, on behalf of Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne, made an announcement about an investment of over CAD 124 million at the Université de Montréal. The funding is to go towards R3AI: Shifting Paradigms for a Robust, Reasoning, and Responsible Artificial Intelligence and its Adoption. The Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) is to help with the implementation of this AI.
"The Université de Montréal is home to ground-breaking research that is key to transforming the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence. The federal government is proud to support our researchers and our local universities with projects that lead to important social and economic benefits for all Canadians.” — Bendayan said.
The CAD 124 million investment is only the first part of the funding. In total, the government plans to invest CAD 1.4 million to support 11 large-scale research initiatives. It is believed that these investments will allow Canadian universities to significantly expand their research activities, attract additional capital and world-class talent to work on projects.
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