Artificial Intelligence
Website uses artificial intelligence to generate realistic human faces from scratch
Every time a visitor to the website, ThisPersonDoesNotExist, reloads the page, an algorithm generates a lifelike human that doesn’t actually belong to anyone. Continue reading
Oilpatch AI keeps a wary eye on remote wells after human officials go home
Artificial intelligence is helping Alberta’s Oilpatch by keeping a wary eye on remote wells after human officials go home. Continue reading
Alberta announces $100M, 5-year investment in artificial intelligence
Premier Rachel Notley says the spending is in addition to the $50 million announced last spring for 3,000 new high-tech post-secondary training spots. Continue reading
AI robot toys: Concerns for parents and why they could be good for kids
A new generation of toys, using artificial intelligence, could help kids learn digital skills and encourage empathy and manners, said an Edmonton researcher. Continue reading
In race to dominate artificial intelligence, China and U.S. are winning: UN
China and the United States are ahead of the global competition to dominate artificial intelligence. Continue reading
Massive new centre for AI research opens in Montreal
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
Researchers from McGill University and l’Université de Montréal inaugurated Mila — one of only three AI centres of its kind in Canada. Continue reading
Artificial intelligence takes over Edmonton improv show at Citadel
Improbotics is a two-act improv performance where A.I. takes over the show. Artificial intelligence comes up with concepts for different games and formats and uses feedback from the audience. Continue reading
Brain imaging, machine learning show promising results in PTSD treatment: London, Ont. researchers
The new study used machine learning to classify with 92 per cent accuracy which subtype of post-traumatic stress disorder people had based on MRI scans. Continue reading
Montreal’s AI cluster gains new lab from Japanese auto supply giant Denso
Japanese auto supply giant Denso Corp. is joining Montreal’s burgeoning artificial intelligence scene with the launch of a research and development lab in the city. Continue reading
Amazon expands tech hub in Toronto, creates 600 new jobs
Amazon plans to hire 600 people to fill various positions. The company currently has more than 800 corporate employees in Toronto. Continue reading