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Four U.S. and Canadian tech execs talk AI

Jun 13, 2024
Cohere CEO, OpenAI VP, IBM Chief Privacy Officer, and Radical Ventures Co-founder discuss AI competition, global cooperation, safety in AI adoption, balancing profit with societal concerns, and transforming governments with AI technology at U.S.-Canada Summit
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Quick takeaways

  • Canada is becoming a major AI player with strong expertise and investment.
  • Collaboration on AI safety and ethics frameworks is essential for public trust and adoption.

Deep dives

Canada's Rise in AI and Tech Industry

Canada, previously not considered a tech powerhouse, is emerging as a significant player in artificial intelligence (AI). With over 140,000 AI professionals and 10% of the world's top AI researchers, Canada is now rivaling the U.S. Prime Minister Trudeau plans to invest nearly $2.5 billion to fuel the growth of Canadian tech companies with a strong focus on AI.

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