AI, Eh? - Unpacking Canada's $2.4 Billion AI Bet by Mitch Joel published on 2024-04-09T20:07:41Z Canada, under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government, has announced a substantial $2.4 billion investment aimed at establishing the country as a leader in artificial intelligence, with significant portions allocated to enhance computing capabilities for AI research and development. This initiative includes a $2 billion injection for computing power and a $405 million allocation to support AI startups, promote AI integration in businesses, and address ethical AI challenges through the establishment of a Canadian AI Safety Institute. Amidst questions about talent retention, potential acquisitions by Big Tech, and the implementation of these measures with the upcoming Budget 2024, the Canadian AI community remains optimistic yet cautious about the real impact of this funding. This is what Elias Makos and I discussed on CJAD 800 AM. Listen in right here. Genre Business