Machine Learning

• ‘We are not prepared’: Russia uses artificial intelligence, deep fakes in propaganda warfare

  As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, another war is waging online that risks deluding an unprepared audience.

  Politics

  Mar 30
  
• Lawson study aims to strengthen algorithm to better track homelessness

  The project aims to clear up some of the fog left by data on homelessness that primarily relies on information collected through Canada's health-care system.

  Canada

  May 19, 2021
  
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• U of A researchers using type of A.I. to predict different COVID-19 scenarios

  Machine learning can allow researchers to see how transmission rates change after policy changes, said Hao Wang, a math professor at the University of Alberta.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2021
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• The 5-minute shopping spree. How robots are turbo-charging your online orders

  The 'fourth' industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, is all about automation, machine learning, robotics and artificial intelligence. Is Canada keeping pace with the leap forward?

  Tech

  Jan 30, 2021
• Researchers aim to use artificial intelligence to save endangered B.C. killer whales

  Researchers are aiming to "teach" a computer to recognize the sounds of endangered B.C. orcas in order to develop a warning system for preventing ships from fatally striking them.

  Environment

  Dec 13, 2020
• Bees do it, machines know it: Western University-led study hints at key to relationship satisfaction

  This study is the "first-ever systematic attempt at using machine-learning algorithms to predict people’s relationship satisfaction," according to the university.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2020
• Edmonton-based company looks to big data to stay competitive

  An Edmonton-based company is looking to big data to stay competitive, partnering with with a machine learning company to become more efficient.

  Consumer

  Jan 29, 2020
• South Korean Go master retires, saying AI, machines ‘cannot be defeated’

  "There is an entity that cannot be defeated," said Lee Se-dol, who is considered to be one of the greatest Go players of the modern era. 

  Tech

  Nov 27, 2019
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• Is Alberta ready to take advantage of artificial intelligence economy?

  Is Alberta ready to take advantage of artificial intelligence economy? A new op-ed asks some tough questions.

  Economy

  Nov 4, 2019
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• How Canadian AI is kick-starting new discoveries in health and science

  Artificial intelligence is poised to transform health care in ways never thought possible, and Canada could play a pivotal role.

  Health

  May 7, 2019