How to build AI responsibly in Canada
Artificial intelligence is already being used to address big challenges like climate change, world economic crises, global hunger, and aging populations, but how can…
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XpertSea raises $10 million to help farms use tech to track aquacultures
Quebec City-based XpertSea has raised a $10 million Series A to support its aquaculture solution. The funding is a co-investment led by Obvious Ventures…
A|I: The AI Times – How Facebook wants to use AI
The AI Times is a weekly newsletter covering the biggest AI, machine learning, big data, and automation news from around the globe. If you…
2018 Startup Genome report dives deep into Canada’s startup ecosystems
Startup Genome has released its report detailing the state of innovation across the world for 2018. The report dives deep into tracking ecosystems and…
Startupfest opens pitch applications, chance to win free airfare
Gearing up for the main event on July 10 to July 14, Startupfest has announced several major initiatives that attendees can expect and enjoy…
Magnet Forensics partners with Child Rescue Coalition to combat child exploitation
The Child Rescue Coalition has announced a partnership with Waterloo-based Magnet Forensics to combat child exploitation. Magnet Forensics develops investigation software for forensic professionals,…
AI for Social Good program wants to help women enter the AI industry
Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The world of technology is waking up to the need to be more inclusive to the…
Zoom.AI raises $3.1 million seed extension to expand solution into Europe
Toronto-based Zoom.AI has raised a $3.1 million seed extension, led by Evolution Equity Partners with existing investors Betaworks, BDC, Good News Ventures, Two Small…
ATB Financial teams up with the University of Alberta to further research AI
ATB Financial is investing $940,000 over the next four years to partner with the University of Alberta in an effort to research artificial intelligence…
A|I: The AI Times – A Canadian AI Institute
The AI Times is a weekly newsletter covering the biggest AI, machine learning, big data, and automation news from around the globe. If you…
Facebook and the DMZ announce winners of Digital News Innovation Challenge
Facebook, the DMZ, and the Ryerson University School of Journalism have announced the winners of its Digital News Innovation Challenge. “The startups in the…
Coveo announces $100 million investment led by Evergreen Coast Capital
Quebec City-based Coveo has raised $100 million from San Francisco-based Elliott Management, in exchange for 27 percent stake in the company. According to the…
Today in acquisitions: Warner Music Group acquires Sodatone, QuickTapSurvey acquired by undisclosed US buyer
Over the past few weeks, several companies have made announcements on acquiring startups. Here’s the latest on Canada’s movers and shakers. Sodatone acquired by…