One of Europe’s largest private artificial intelligence labs is expanding to Canada and opening an office in Vancouver. Silo AI is planning to build a strong presence in Canada with a team of 50 PhD-level AI experts, and will open another AI hub later in 2023. The experts in applied AI were attracted to Vancouver […]
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Sanofi to Launch Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence in Toronto
This week at the Collision Conference, global healthcare company Sanofi announced the opening of an Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence in Toronto. Sanofi’s global AI Centre of Excellence will be based in downtown Toronto and support the company’s mission to improve patients’ lives through digital innovation. In 2022, Sanofi Canada will hire more than 100 highly skilled tech employees […]
Who Leads The Artificial Intelligence Race In Canada?
A new study by MiQ Digital, a digital intelligence company, has revealed that Canada has become one of the world’s leading hubs of activity for artificial intelligence companies, ranking 4th out of 62 countries for its AI ecosystem. This discovery was made by looking at what AI initiatives Canada ranks globally for, along with uncovering where Canada’s […]
White Whale Delivers Artificial Intelligence to Oil and Gas Industry
If you spot a White Whale in the DeepSea, know that it is not marine life but rather artificial intelligence. We refer not to the ocean here but rather a Calgary-based startup. White Whale is the creator of DeepSea, a platform that leverages AI to tackle data in powerful ways. White Whale, which specializes in […]
How AI is Reshaping Career Pathways for Future Cybersecurity Professionals
New research from Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst reveals how artificial intelligence is changing the work traditionally done by early-career cybersecurity professionals in Canada. Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, which operates out of Toronto Metropolitan University, examines the trend in its latest report, “Preserving Foundational Skills in AI-Enabled Early-Career Cybersecurity Work.” The Catalyst, funded by the Future Skills Centre […]
The AI Age Belongs to the Re-Learners
The artificial intelligence era may not eliminate the need for talented people, but it is rapidly changing what talent looks like. For economist and author Tyler Cowen, one trait is rising above many others: the willingness to keep learning — and then relearning again. Speaking at Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2026 held in Calgary in early […]
Critical Thinking More Critical Than Ever as AI Spurs ‘Skills Erosion’ in Tech Talent
There may be a disconnect between the skills that human resource leaders believe are critical in the era of artificial intelligence and those which employees actually prioritize. A study from the IBM Institute for Business Value found that two-thirds of identify the ability to supervise, validate, and override AI outputs as the workforce’s most essential […]
How Organizations Can Optimize Their Workforce Mix to Navigate New Needs
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence technologies has widened skills gaps, leaving traditional workforce less effective at helping organizations meet evolving talent needs. In response, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company recently published “Optimize the Workforce Mix for Strategic Impact.” McLean & Company’s research offers a blueprint to help HR leaders move […]
Government to Support 10,000 Work Placements for Innovation and Adoption of AI
As artificial intelligence transforms how people learn and work, the federal government is aiming to “level the playing field on AI” by ensuring young Canadians have the skills and experience to succeed in an “AI-supported economy,” thereby building a domestic talent pipeline while helping businesses adopt and commercialize AI. Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital […]
As AI Tools Become Common at Work, Upskilling Remains Key Part of Success
When in comes to talent trends, the adoption of artificial intelligence “is no longer the story.” “Most organizations have moved beyond asking whether employees will use AI,” says KJ Burke. Burke is the Field CTO of Hybrid Infrastructure at CDW Canada, an end-to-end technology partner for organizations across business and government. The question now? “Whether […]