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Ottawa's $2-billion AI plan to boost development of data centres, subsidize compute costs


Published on 2024-12-05 19:32:19 - The Globe and Mail
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  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged in April to help companies and academia access the infrastructure that is crucial to building and running advanced AI models and which proponents say is necessary

The article from The Globe and Mail discusses Ottawa's initiative to invest $2 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance Canada's AI capabilities. This investment aims to support the development of data centers, which are crucial for AI research and application. The plan includes funding for both public and private sectors, with a focus on expanding computing power, reducing reliance on foreign data centers, and fostering innovation in AI technologies. The government's strategy also involves creating a national AI computing strategy to ensure that Canadian researchers and businesses have access to the necessary infrastructure to compete globally. This move is part of a broader effort to position Canada as a leader in AI, amidst growing international competition in the field.

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