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Since 2017, the Ask AI podcast has featured intimate conversations with the movers, shakers, and algorithm-makers who are shaping the future of artificial intelligence in Canada and beyond. Tune is as host Melissa Kargiannakis navigates this exciting (and sometimes concerning) technology for the everyday podcast listener. Producer: Chris McLellan. Editor: James Fajardo. Series 5 Sponsor: cinchy.com. Visit: askai.org to learn more about the Ask AI nonprofit.

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E48 Check-In: How is AI extending the impact of Dr. Jane Goodall's research? from 2022-07-27T22:51:48

Tune in to this Ask AI check-in as host Carolyne Pelletier meets David MacLaren, CEO and Founder of MediaValet to ask the question: How is AI being used to extend the impact of Dr. Jane Goodall'...

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E47 Interview: How is AI being used to help solve critical supply chain challenges? from 2022-06-29T20:15:54

Catch the Ask AI interview with Stephany Lapierre, CEO and founder of Tealbook, the supplier data foundation that uses AI and ML to enable supply-side innovation and power e-procurement tech sta...

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E46 Interview: Why is AI essential for developing new medicines for genetic diseases? from 2022-06-20T16:37:38

Catch the Ask AI interview with Amit Deshwar, VP and Head of Predictive Systems at Deep Genomics, the AI Workbench used to prioritize transformational RNA therapeutics for genetic diseases.

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E45 Check-In: How is AI accelerating the science behind pharmaceutical research? from 2022-06-13T21:16:20

Catch the Ask AI interview with Liran Belenzon, co-founder & CEO of BenchSci, the AI-assisted application accelerating science at 16 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 4,500 res...

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E44 Interview: Why are all businesses destined to become AI businesses? from 2022-06-09T12:38:42

Tune in to this Ask AI interview as our host Melissa Kargianakkis meets Monish Gandhi, Founder & CEO of Gradient Ascent AI, to ask the question: Why are all businesses destined to become AI ...

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E43 Interview: Can AI accelerate the shift to cleaner energy choices? from 2022-05-25T21:49:43

Catch this Ask AI interview with Arooj Ahmed Qureshi, Data Scientist at EnPowered, the Waterloo-based energy payment platform that predicts spikes in electricity prices, allowing customers to sh...

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E42 Check-in: How is AI making greenhouse food production more efficient? from 2022-05-11T21:26:39

Catch this Ask AI team check-in with Yves Daoust, Founder and CTO at Winter Farm who were awarded $2.9M to use AI/ML to optimize greenhouse-based food production. 

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E41 Check-in: How is AI powering environmental monitoring in major cities? from 2022-04-27T20:22:28

Catch this Team Check-in with Greg Johnston, President of Carl Data Solutions, the Vancouver-based predictive analytics startup that recently signed an environmental monitoring deal with Los Ang...

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E40 - Interview: How can brain activity improve how we teach computers to talk? from 2022-04-14T14:28:57

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast as our host Melissa Kargiannakis sits down with Dr. Alona Fyshe, Assistant Professor at University of Alberta to ask the question: How can brai...

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E39 Team Check-in: How is Cohere building a global NLP powerhouse? from 2022-03-29T04:26:50

Catch this Team Check-in with Ivan Zhang, co-founder at Cohere, the Toronto NLP startup that recently raised $125M in its Series B round and hired an AI leader from Apple to head up its new offi...

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E38 Interview: How is AI helping to create a stethoscope for the 21st century? from 2022-03-14T20:55:06

The first stethoscope was invented in 1819 by the French physician R.T.H. Laënnec who in described the use of a "perforated wooden cylinder" to transmit sounds from the patient’s chest to the ph...

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Interview: How is AI being used to help predict breast cancer? from 2022-03-04T02:03:53

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast as host Jaxson Khan sits down with Dr. Samuel Aparicio, the Chair in Breast Cancer Research at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Head of ...

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E37 Interview: How is AI being used to help predict breast cancer? from 2022-03-04T02:03:53

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast as host Jaxson Khan sits down with Dr. Samuel Aparicio, the Chair in Breast Cancer Research at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Head of ...

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E36 Team Check-In: How can AI-augmented medical devices be made safer to use? from 2022-02-22T22:25:06

Medical device manufacturers are now using AI to innovate their products to better assist healthcare providers and improve patient care. But clearly there are risks to be overcome. Tune in to th...

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Team Check-In: How can AI-augmented medical devices be made safer to use? from 2022-02-22T22:25:06

Medical device manufacturers are now using AI to innovate their products to better assist healthcare providers and improve patient care. But clearly there are risks to be overcome. Tune in to th...

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E35 Interview: How is applied (and responsible) AI impacting enterprise competitiveness? from 2022-02-02T13:03:48

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast as our host Melissa Kargiannakis sits down with Cory Janssen, Co-CEO and Co-founder at AltaML to ask the question: How is applied (and responsible) ...

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Interview: How is applied (and responsible) AI impacting enterprise competitiveness? from 2022-02-02T13:03:48

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast as our host Melissa Kargiannakis sits down with Cory Janssen, Co-CEO and Co-founder at AltaML to ask the question: How is applied (and responsible) ...

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Team Check-In: How is AI advancing bedside wound treatment? from 2022-01-20T12:32:14

While many healthcare organizations have adopted virtual care to reach patients during COVID-19, these solutions lack the high resolution, scientifically calibrated images, sub-millimeter accura...

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E34 Team Check-In: How is AI advancing bedside wound treatment? from 2022-01-20T12:32:14

While many healthcare organizations have adopted virtual care to reach patients during COVID-19, these solutions lack the high resolution, scientifically calibrated images, sub-millimeter accura...

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Interview: Is AI poised to make major breakthroughs in healthcare? from 2022-01-05T23:50:58

The Ask AI interview with Roxana Sultan, Vice President of Health at Toronto's World-renowned Vector Institute.

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E33 Interview: Is AI poised to make major breakthroughs in healthcare? from 2022-01-05T23:50:58

The Ask AI interview with Roxana Sultan, Vice President of Health at Toronto's World-renowned Vector Institute.

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Team Check-In: How can AI help to mitigate catastrophic oil spills? from 2021-12-15T21:46:45

Any oil spill is disastrous — ecologically, economically, and socially. Transport Canada estimates that there are approximately 20,000 oil tanker movements off the coasts of Canada each year, mo...

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E32 Team Check-In: How can AI help to mitigate catastrophic oil spills? from 2021-12-15T21:46:45

Any oil spill is disastrous — ecologically, economically, and socially. Transport Canada estimates that there are approximately 20,000 oil tanker movements off the coasts of Canada each year, mo...

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How can AI make an impact in carbon-intensive industries? from 2021-12-07T13:25:21

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast as host Jaxson Khan sits down with Mark Speaker, an industry leader with over 20 years of experience in guiding digital transformation and technolog...

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Interview: How can AI make an impact in carbon-intensive industries? from 2021-12-07T13:25:21

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast as host Jaxson Khan sits down with Mark Speaker, an industry leader with over 20 years of experience in guiding digital transformation and technolog...

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E31 Interview: How can AI make an impact in carbon-intensive industries? from 2021-12-07T13:25:21

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast as host Jaxson Khan sits down with Mark Speaker, an industry leader with over 20 years of experience in guiding digital transformation and technolog...

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E30 Team Check-In: How will the DICE program help Canada’s energy industry? from 2021-11-25T17:57:27

NEW FORMAT! Check out the first episode in our new "Team Check-Ins" where host Carolyne Pelletier drops in on some of the most advanced teams working in #ArtificiaIntelligence today. In this fir...

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Team Check-In: How will the DICE program help Canada’s energy industry? from 2021-11-25T17:57:27

NEW FORMAT! Check out the first episode in our new "Team Check-Ins" where host Carolyne Pelletier drops in on some of the most advanced teams working in #ArtificiaIntelligence today. In this fir...

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Interview: How do clinical researchers approach artificial intelligence? from 2021-11-18T13:36:19

Ask AI host Jaxson Khan sits down with Lawrence Richer, Vice-Dean, Clinical Research University of Alberta to ask the question:  How do clinical researchers approach artificial intelligence...

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E29 Interview: How do clinical researchers approach artificial intelligence? from 2021-11-18T13:36:19

Ask AI host Jaxson Khan sits down with Lawrence Richer, Vice-Dean, Clinical Research University of Alberta to ask the question:  How do clinical researchers approach artificial intelligence...

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How do clinical researchers approach artificial intelligence? from 2021-11-18T13:36:19

Ask AI host Jaxson Khan sits down with Lawrence Richer, Vice-Dean, Clinical Research University of Alberta to ask the question:  How do clinical researchers approach artificial intelligence...

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How will AI create immersive content for the metaverse? from 2021-11-04T11:35:55

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast as host Melissa Kargiannakis sits down with Manal Siddiqui, CEO, and Pietro Gagliano, Chief Vision Officer at Transitional Forms to ask the question: H...

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Interview: How will AI create immersive content for the metaverse? from 2021-11-04T11:35:55

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast as host Melissa Kargiannakis sits down with Manal Siddiqui, CEO, and Pietro Gagliano, Chief Vision Officer at Transitional Forms to ask the question...

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E28 Interview: How will AI create immersive content for the metaverse? from 2021-11-04T11:35:55

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast as host Melissa Kargiannakis sits down with Manal Siddiqui, CEO, and Pietro Gagliano, Chief Vision Officer at Transitional Forms to ask the question...

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How does an AI consultancy work? from 2021-10-21T19:17:35

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Interview: How does an AI consultancy work? from 2021-10-21T19:17:35

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E27 Interview: How does an AI consultancy work? from 2021-10-21T19:17:35

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Can AI help preserve indigenous languages? from 2021-09-30T18:22

Ask AI host Jaxson Khan sits down with Anna Kazantseva, Research Officer for Indigenous Language Technologies at the National Research Council and asked the question: 


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Interview: Can AI help preserve indigenous languages? from 2021-09-30T18:22

Ask AI host Jaxson Khan sits down with Anna Kazantseva, Research Officer for Indigenous Language Technologies at the National Research Council and asked the question: 

Can AI...

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E26 Interview: Can AI help preserve indigenous languages? from 2021-09-30T18:22

Ask AI host Jaxson Khan sits down with Anna Kazantseva, Research Officer for Indigenous Language Technologies at the National Research Council and asked the question: 

Can AI...

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Interview: What goes on at Mila, Québec’s renowned AI Research Centre? from 2021-02-10T22:38:34

Tune into this episode of the Ask AI podcast where we sit down with Stéphane Létourneau, Executive Vice President at Mila, the Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms, to discuss the growth o...

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E25 Interview: What goes on at Mila, Québec’s renowned AI Research Centre? from 2021-02-10T22:38:34

Tune into this episode of the Ask AI podcast where we sit down with Stéphane Létourneau, Executive Vice President at Mila, the Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms, to discuss the growth o...

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What goes on at Mila, Québec’s renowned AI Research Centre? from 2021-02-10T22:38:34

Tune into this episode of the Ask AI podcast where we sit down with Stéphane Létourneau, Executive Vice President at Mila, the Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms, to discuss the growth o...

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The Importance of a Data Strategy Before an AI Strategy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While there is great opportunity to make a positive impact with artificial intelligence, there is also great risk of getting it wrong. This makes it critical for organizations to have a good data s...

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Designing Trust into AI from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When designing for machine learning products and features, understanding mental models is crucial. Users need to feel like they understand how the machine came up with the result. Winter Wei, Desig...

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Making AI You Can Count On from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Who Says Accountants Are Boring? Well, basically everyone. But to be fair, in an increasingly complex world, having skills with money, data, fraud, and regulation is probably a good way to set your...

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On A Mission To Modernize from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Canada’s Chief Information Officer is probably not what you expect. It’s not just in the passion for what he does, which is obvious, but the disarmingly direct way that he handles the tough questi...

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Ozge's Amazing AI Journey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Our conversation with Ozge Yeloglu, Lead Data Scientist at Microsoft Canada Ozge Yeloglu has had to work hard to get to where she is today. In 1999, when she began her computer science degree, sh...

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AI & The Future of Work In Canada from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this first episode of our second series of the Ask AI podcast, we feature an in-depth discussion with Dr. Wendy Cukier, Director of the Diversity Institute at Ryerson University, and Mark Patter...

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Microsoft and Canada's Artificial Intelligence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There’s no question that Microsoft is very much in the thick of the AI scene in Canada. But exactly what does the involvement of the tech giants represent to the development of AI in Canada? Are ...

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Google Docs and Ramen Bars: Inside Canada’s Unique Approach AI Policy Development from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Canada's Michael Karlin has taken a novel community approach to AI policy development which has done a great deal to widen the public debate on how AI can (and should) be used. Tune in to this e...

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Learning About Canada's Artificial Intelligence Strategy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What would you do with $125 million dollars and a mandate to advance artificial intelligence research and policy in Canada? This episode of the Ask AI podcast features an in depth interview with D...

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Interview with Andrey Kurnekov, founder of Skynet Today blog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The media is having a field day with stories, both good and bad, about artificial intelligence and its potential impact on humanity. But who is covering that coverage? This episode of the Ask A...

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Interview with Veronica Malinski Co-founder of Aerialytic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Have you ever considered getting solar panels? Have you ever wondered why more homeowners aren’t going green? This episode of the Ask AI podcast features an interview with Veronica Malinski, co...

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Interview with Benjamin Alarie of Blue J Legal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode of the Ask AI podcast features an fascinating look at how AI technologies are impacting the legal profession, societal governance, and the delivery justice with Ben Alarie, CEO and co-...

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Interview with Roy Pereira of Zoom.ai from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The second episode of the Ask AI Podcast features an in-depth interview with Roy Pereira, CEO and founder of Zoom.Ai, the Toronto-based “chat first” virtual assistant for enterprise. Co-hosts Jaxs...

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Interview with Kathryn Hume, VP Product & Strategy at Integrate.AI from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The first episode of the Ask AI Podcast kicks off in an exclusive interview with Kathryn Hume, VP of Product and Strategy at Integrate.ai and Venture Partner at ffVC. A leading voice on AI in Nort...

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Interview: How does AI Global help put AI research into action? from 2021-01-20T21:51:56

Tune into this episode of the Ask AI podcast to catch our interview with Ashley Casovan, the Executive Director at AI Global and a pioneer who has helped shape public policy for the development ...

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How does AI Global help put AI research into action? from 2021-01-20T21:51:56

Tune into this episode of the Ask AI podcast to catch our interview with Ashley Casovan, the Executive Director at AI Global and a pioneer who has helped shape public policy for the development ...

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Interview: How does Canada’s NRC support artificial intelligence? from 2021-01-06T22:22:44

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast and learn how Dr. Carolyn Watters, Chief Digital Research Officer and Head of the Digital Technologies Research Centre at Canada’s National Research...

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How does Canada’s NRC support artificial intelligence? from 2021-01-06T22:22:44

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast and learn how Dr. Carolyn Watters, Chief Digital Research Officer and Head of the Digital Technologies Research Centre at Canada’s National Research...

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Interview: Can artificial intelligence simplify complex jargon? from 2020-12-16T23:54:48

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast and learn how Melissa Kargiannakis, Founder and CEO of Skritswap helps organizations simplify the way they communicate by applying artificial intell...

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Can artificial intelligence simplify complex jargon? from 2020-12-16T23:54:48

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast and learn how Melissa Kargiannakis, Founder and CEO of Skritswap helps organizations simplify the way they communicate by applying artificial intell...

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How is AI impacting e-commerce? from 2020-12-03T01:28:01

In this episode of Ask AI podcast, we sit down with Henry Shi, Co-Founder at SnapTravel to learn more about their AI-powered messaging platform for booking hotels. Discover how SnapTravel is lev...

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Interview: How is AI impacting e-commerce? from 2020-12-03T01:28:01

In this episode of Ask AI podcast, we sit down with Henry Shi, Co-Founder at SnapTravel to learn more about their AI-powered messaging platform for booking hotels. Discover how SnapTravel is lev...

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What’s new at Canada's biggest startup? from 2020-11-18T22:21:01

Tune into this episode of the Ask AI podcast and catch-up with Jean-François Gagné, CEO of Element AI, one of the World’s largest AI startups. We explore his thoughts on how COVID-19 has impacte...

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Interview: What’s new at Canada's biggest startup? from 2020-11-18T22:21:01

Tune into this episode of the Ask AI podcast and catch-up with Jean-François Gagné, CEO of Element AI, one of the World’s largest AI startups. We explore his thoughts on how COVID-19 has impacte...

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How does an ethical hub for artificial intelligence work? from 2020-11-05T00:55:57

In this episode of the Ask AI podcast, we speak with Dr. Foteini Agrafioti, Head of Borealis AI and RBC's Chief Science Officer who has helped to create a new online hub that provides AI develop...

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Interview: How does an ethical hub for artificial intelligence work? from 2020-11-05T00:55:57

In this episode of the Ask AI podcast, we speak with Dr. Foteini Agrafioti, Head of Borealis AI and RBC's Chief Science Officer who has helped to create a new online hub that provides AI develop...

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How can artificial intelligence help solve urgent water issues? from 2020-10-21T21:24:30

Fresh water is precious to life, we all know that. It's also finite. So it's probably a pretty good idea that we leverage every tool at our disposal to help make it last. Tune in to this episode...

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Interview: How can artificial intelligence help solve urgent water issues? from 2020-10-21T21:24:30

Fresh water is precious to life, we all know that. It's also finite. So it's probably a pretty good idea that we leverage every tool at our disposal to help make it last. Tune in to this episode...

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How is a Collaborative Intelligence platform used to accelerate AI/ML projects? from 2020-10-08T18:00

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast and learn how Dan DeMers, CEO and co-founder of Toronto-based Cinchy, has taken inspiration from the network-based design of the brain to develop Da...

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How is a Data Collaboration platform used to accelerate AI/ML projects? from 2020-10-08T18:00

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast and learn how Dan DeMers, CEO and co-founder of Toronto-based Cinchy, has taken inspiration from the network-based design of the brain to develop Da...

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How is a Data Fabric used to accelerate AI/ML projects? from 2020-10-08T16:00

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast and learn how Dan DeMers, CEO and co-founder of Toronto-based Cinchy, has taken inspiration from the network-based design of the brain to develop Da...

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Interview: How is a Data Fabric used to accelerate AI/ML projects? from 2020-10-08T16:00

Tune in to this episode of the Ask AI podcast and learn how Dan DeMers, CEO and co-founder of Toronto-based Cinchy, has taken inspiration from the network-based design of the brain to develop Da...

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How does Next Canada support Canadian AI startups like Private AI? from 2020-09-21T23:58:23

This episode of the Ask AI podcast features a lively interview with Joe Canavan, CEO of Next Canada, one of Canada’s premier accelerators, and Patricia Thaine, CEO of Private AI (and member of t...

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Interview: How does Next Canada support Canadian AI startups like Private AI? from 2020-09-21T23:58:23

This episode of the Ask AI podcast features a lively interview with Joe Canavan, CEO of Next Canada, one of Canada’s premier accelerators, and Patricia Thaine, CEO of Private AI (and member of t...

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Can artificial intelligence improve personal navigation? from 2020-09-09T19:39:37

The Ask AI interview with Bin Liu, CEO & co-founder, iMerciv co-founder of Toronto-based iMerciv whose Mapinhood apps is using machine learning technology to augment the pedestrian experienc...

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Interview: Can artificial intelligence improve personal navigation? from 2020-09-09T19:39:37

The Ask AI interview with Bin Liu, CEO & co-founder, iMerciv co-founder of Toronto-based iMerciv whose Mapinhood apps is using machine learning technology to augment the pedestrian experienc...

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Why is it important to have a data strategy before an AI strategy? from 2019-12-04T18:00

This Ask AI interview with Carole Piovesan, Co-founder and Partner at INQ Data Law. With over a decade of experience in governmental policies and data law, Carole specializes in helping organiza...

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Interview: Why is it important to have a data strategy before an AI strategy? from 2019-12-04T18:00

This Ask AI interview with Carole Piovesan, Co-founder and Partner at INQ Data Law. With over a decade of experience in governmental policies and data law, Carole specializes in helping organiza...

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Can trust be designed into artificial intelligence? from 2019-08-26T16:42:45

When designing for machine learning products and features, understanding mental models is crucial. Users need to feel like they understand how the machine came up with the result. Winter We...

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Interview: Can trust be designed into artificial intelligence? from 2019-08-26T16:42:45

When designing for machine learning products and features, understanding mental models is crucial. Users need to feel like they understand how the machine came up with the result. Winter We...

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How do you make AI we can count on? from 2019-02-22T02:53:13

Who Says Accountants Are Boring? Well, basically everyone. But to be fair, in an increasingly complex world, having skills with money, data, fraud, and regulation is probably a good way to set y...

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Interview: How do you make AI we can count on? from 2019-02-22T02:53:13

Who Says Accountants Are Boring? Well, basically everyone. But to be fair, in an increasingly complex world, having skills with money, data, fraud, and regulation is probably a good way to set y...

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Why is Canada's CIO on a mission to modernize? from 2019-01-13T17:26:45

Canada’s Chief Information Officer is probably not what you expect. It’s not just in the passion for what he does, which is obvious, but the disarmingly direct way that he handles the tough ques...

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Interview: Why is Canada's CIO on a mission to modernize? from 2019-01-13T17:26:45

Canada’s Chief Information Officer is probably not what you expect. It’s not just in the passion for what he does, which is obvious, but the disarmingly direct way that he handles the tough ques...

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What was Ozge's amazing journey into artificial intelligence? from 2018-12-01T17:56

Our conversation with Ozge Yeloglu, Lead Data Scientist at Microsoft Canada Ozge Yeloglu has had to work hard to get to where she is today. In 1999, when she began her computer science degree, s...

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Interview: What was Ozge's amazing journey into artificial intelligence? from 2018-12-01T17:56

Our conversation with Ozge Yeloglu, Lead Data Scientist at Microsoft Canada Ozge Yeloglu has had to work hard to get to where she is today. In 1999, when she began her computer science degree, s...

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How will AI impact the future of work in Canada? from 2018-09-26T23:01

In this first episode of our second series of the Ask AI podcast, we feature an in-depth discussion with Dr. Wendy Cukier, Director of the Diversity Institute at Ryerson University, and Mark Pat...

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Interview: How will AI impact the future of work in Canada? from 2018-09-26T23:01

In this first episode of our second series of the Ask AI podcast, we feature an in-depth discussion with Dr. Wendy Cukier, Director of the Diversity Institute at Ryerson University, and Mark Pat...

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How does Microsoft support Canada's Artificial Intelligence sector? from 2018-08-31T18:22:48

There’s no question that Microsoft is very much in the thick of the AI scene in Canada. But exactly what does the involvement of the tech giants represent to the development of AI in Canada? Are...

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Interview: How does Microsoft support Canada's Artificial Intelligence sector? from 2018-08-31T18:22:48

There’s no question that Microsoft is very much in the thick of the AI scene in Canada. But exactly what does the involvement of the tech giants represent to the development of AI in Canada? Are...

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What was Canada’s unique approach to AI public policy? from 2018-08-25T20:53:17

Canada's Michael Karlin has taken a novel community approach to AI policy development which has done a great deal to widen the public debate on how AI can (and should) be used. Tune in to this e...

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Interview: What was Canada’s unique approach to AI public policy? from 2018-08-25T20:53:17

Canada's Michael Karlin has taken a novel community approach to AI policy development which has done a great deal to widen the public debate on how AI can (and should) be used. Tune in to this e...

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What would you do with $125M and a mandate to advance AI in Canada? from 2018-08-20T23:16:40

What would you do with $125 million and a mandate to advance artificial intelligence research and policy in Canada? This episode of the Ask AI podcast features an in depth interview with Dr. Eli...

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Interview: What would you do with $125M and a mandate to advance AI in Canada? from 2018-08-20T23:16:40

What would you do with $125 million and a mandate to advance artificial intelligence research and policy in Canada? This episode of the Ask AI podcast features an in depth interview with Dr. Eli...

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How is artificial intelligence covered in the media? from 2018-08-07T12:19:51

The media is having a field day with stories, both good and bad, about artificial intelligence and its potential impact on humanity.

But who is covering that coverage?

This epis...

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Interview: How is artificial intelligence covered in the media? from 2018-08-07T12:19:51

The media is having a field day with stories, both good and bad, about artificial intelligence and its potential impact on humanity. But who is covering that coverage? This episode of the Ask A...

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How can AI increase the adoption of solar panels? from 2018-07-20T10:00

This episode of the Ask AI podcast features an interview with Veronica Malinski, co-founder of Aerialytic, a Toronto startup (and Next Canada program graduate) that’s using artificial intelligen...

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How is artificial intelligence impacting the legal profession? from 2018-07-13T14:16:21

This episode of the Ask AI podcast features an fascinating look at how AI technologies are impacting the legal profession, societal governance, and the delivery justice with Ben Alarie, CEO and ...

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How can AI help us talk to business data? from 2018-07-06T15:18:08

The second episode of the Ask AI Podcast features an in-depth interview with Roy Pereira, CEO and founder of Zoom.Ai, the Toronto-based “chat first” virtual assistant for enterprise. Co-hosts Ja...

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AskAI Podcast Trailer from 2018-06-27T21:07:38

Coming Soon! The Ask AI podcast is your window into Canada’s fast-moving artificial intelligence sector. Co-hosts and industry insiders Heather Evans (Ontario Ministry of Economic Development) and ...

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What exactly is Artificial Intelligence? from 2018-06-26T01:00

What is bias? What is explainability? What are the REAL issues that we need to figure out first before scaling up this ground-breaking technology? Check out this awesome Ask AI interview with Ka...

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What is Artificial Intelligence? from 2018-06-25T23:00

What is bias? What is explainability? What are the REAL issues that we need to figure out first before scaling up this ground-breaking technology? Check out this awesome Ask AI interview with Ka...

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