Vector Institute

New global climate action initiative harnesses Canada’s AI expertise

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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TORONTO, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an effort to combat the global climate crisis, the Vector Institute and the Turkish Informatics Foundation through its Be Node platform have launched the Global AI Alliance for Climate Action.

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  • TORONTO, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an effort to combat the global climate crisis, the Vector Institute and the Turkish Informatics Foundation through its Be Node platform have launched the Global AI Alliance for Climate Action.
  • The alliance will first identify the landscape of current climate action efforts and determine where AI can be most effectively applied.
  • "The Vector Institute’s leadership with the Global AI Alliance for Climate Action marks a pivotal moment in our global fight against climate change.
  • A collective approach to addressing climate change is vital as the challenges are too complex for any single entity to tackle alone.” - Sedef Akinli Kocak, Director Professional Development, Vector Institute; Global AI Alliance for Climate Action Impact and Sustainability Lead
    "Global AI Alliance for Climate Action is a significant project for the world to reach a sustainable future.

OSC opens registration for OSC Dialogue 2024

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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TORONTO, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today opened registration for OSC Dialogue 2024: Inviting, thriving and secure capital markets.

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  • TORONTO, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today opened registration for OSC Dialogue 2024: Inviting, thriving and secure capital markets.
  • Cameron Schuler, Chief Commercialization Officer and Vice President, Industry Innovation, Vector Institute
    OSC Dialogue 2024 will take place on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
  • For the latest updates on OSC Dialogue, please subscribe to our event updates , visit the OSC website , and follow #OSCDialogue on X and LinkedIn.
  • Investors are urged to check the registration of any persons or company offering an investment opportunity and to review the OSC investor materials available at http://www.osc.ca .

MERCK CANADA ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH VECTOR INSTITUTE TO FURTHER ADVANCE ITS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES AND DRIVE INNOVATION IN HEALTHCARE

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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This agreement will allow Merck Canada to gain access to Vector's exceptional research capabilities and expertise in AI and engage with its robust and thriving ecosystem to drive innovation in healthcare.

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  • This agreement will allow Merck Canada to gain access to Vector's exceptional research capabilities and expertise in AI and engage with its robust and thriving ecosystem to drive innovation in healthcare.
  • As such, Merck Canada will have the opportunity to tap into Vector Institute's extensive network of AI researchers, engineers, and startups.
  • "We are excited about the opportunities that our collaboration with the Vector Institute brings to Merck Canada.
  • Together with Vector, Merck's strong commitment to innovation in health will help realize AI capabilities that can be life-changing for patients," said Tony Gaffney, President and CEO, Vector Institute.

RBC ranks third overall and #1 in Canada for AI maturity out of 50 global banks

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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The Evident AI Index, first issued by AI benchmarking and intelligence platform Evident in January 2023, scores financial institutions across four key pillars: talent, innovation, leadership and transparency.

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  • The Evident AI Index, first issued by AI benchmarking and intelligence platform Evident in January 2023, scores financial institutions across four key pillars: talent, innovation, leadership and transparency.
  • RBC was recognized by Evident for its industry-leading work around responsible and ethical AI and its commitment to AI innovation, which includes research, patents and open source activity.
  • "I'm pleased that RBC continues to be globally recognized for our AI leadership in the Evident AI Index," said Dave McKay, president and CEO, RBC.
  • "We congratulate RBC for ranking in the top three leading AI banks worldwide, and number one in Canada.

Shield AI Welcomes Shivon Zilis to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI, the defense technology company building the world's best AI pilot for aircraft, today announced that Shivon Zilis, Director of Special Projects at Neuralink and Open AI board member, has joined its board of directors. 

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI, the defense technology company building the world's best AI pilot for aircraft, today announced that Shivon Zilis, Director of Special Projects at Neuralink and Open AI board member, has joined its board of directors.
  • "Shivon has extensive expertise building and leading teams to solve the world's hardest AI problems.
  • She brings a unique blend of deep technical, investment, and operating expertise to our team," said Ryan Tseng, CEO and co-founder of Shield AI.
  • Zilis worked at Tesla Autopilot and was a board member at OpenAI before settling into her current role at Neuralink.

Vector Institute partners with World Economic Forum on responsible artificial intelligence and research insights

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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The World Economic Forum will also gain access to Vector Institute research insights and thought leadership through a content partnership which will amplify Canada’s world-leading AI research across the globe.

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  • The World Economic Forum will also gain access to Vector Institute research insights and thought leadership through a content partnership which will amplify Canada’s world-leading AI research across the globe.
  • The World Economic Forum's AI Governance Alliance initiative is focused on the responsible development and deployment of generative AI systems.
  • The Vector Institute and World Economic Forum’s content partnership ensures that Vector’s world-class AI expertise augments the World Economic Forum’s community content, bringing Vector’s technical insights and ethical AI leadership to millions of World Economic Forum subscribers, partners, and academic institutions around the globe.
  • The Vector Institute, Gaffney, and Clune are deeply honoured to contribute to the global conversation on responsible AI through their participation in these World Economic Forum initiatives.

CFA Society Toronto’s 66th Annual Investment Dinner is heading towards another sold-out year

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Toronto, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On 04 October 2023, CFA Society Toronto will be hosting its Annual Investment Dinner.

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  • Toronto, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On 04 October 2023, CFA Society Toronto will be hosting its Annual Investment Dinner.
  • We welcome Ajay Agrawal, Founder of Creative Destruction Lab for an engaging discussion moderated by Heather Cooke, CFA, Board Director at Large, CFA Society Toronto.
  • Where: Fairmont Royal York, Canadian Room, 100 Front Street West Toronto, M5J 1E3
    Ajay is an economist and professor at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.
  • "As always, CFA Society Toronto brings you the best and the brightest speakers for the Annual Investment Dinner.

Fueling Creativity in the Digital World SIGGRAPH 2023 Technical Papers research showcases innovation in further advancing the field of character animation

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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This year, computer scientists, artists, developers, and industry experts around the world will convene 6–10 August in Los Angeles for SIGGRAPH 2023.

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  • This year, computer scientists, artists, developers, and industry experts around the world will convene 6–10 August in Los Angeles for SIGGRAPH 2023.
  • As a preview of the popular Technical Papers program, here is a spotlight of three unique approaches that showcase innovation in advancing the character animation field even further.
  • Each year, the SIGGRAPH Technical Papers program spans research areas from animation, simulation, and imaging to geometry, modeling, human-computer interaction, fabrication, robotics, and more.
  • Get a glimpse of this year's content by watching the SIGGRAPH 2023 Technical Papers trailer , and view the full program for even more detail.

PAVE Strengthens Artificial Intelligence Team by Sourcing Top Talent from The Vector Institute

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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TORONTO, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PAVE, the world's most advanced automated vehicle inspection platform, announces the onboarding of four additional machine learning associates through Canada's premier artificial intelligence (AI) research institute, The Vector Institute.

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  • PAVE, the world's most advanced automated vehicle inspection platform, announces the onboarding of four additional machine learning associates through Canada's premier artificial intelligence (AI) research institute, The Vector Institute.
  • TORONTO, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PAVE , the world's most advanced automated vehicle inspection platform, announces the onboarding of four additional machine learning associates through Canada's premier artificial intelligence (AI) research institute, The Vector Institute .
  • The four machine learning associates working with PAVE all hold master's degrees with concentrations ranging from AI to machine learning, and computer vision.
  • Augmented by The Vector Institute's machine learning associates, PAVE's growing machine learning team plays a central role in advancing PAVE's state-of-the-art automated vehicle inspection platform.

Kids Help Phone and the Vector Institute announce important partnership for enhanced human-centric innovations for youth e-mental health services from coast to coast to coast

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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KHP uses data to enhance service delivery, build better programs and seeks to re-shape the e-mental health landscape for young people in Canada.

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  • KHP uses data to enhance service delivery, build better programs and seeks to re-shape the e-mental health landscape for young people in Canada.
  • "Our partnership with the Vector Institute is exciting because it enables us to continue using highly innovative approaches to address the youth mental health crisis.
  • Together KHP and the Vector Institute will fuel the necessary evolution of e-mental health service delivery in Canada," said Katherine Hay, President & CEO, Kids Help Phone.
  • On average, 76 per cent of young people share something with Kids Help Phone they've never shared with anyone else.