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Advances

Believe the Impossible: The Future of… Mars Exploration

From designing instruments to detect water on Mars, to mapping the architecture of planets in 3D, CIFAR researcher John...

June 30, 2022

Advances

Year in Review: Top 10 CIFAR stories of 2021

Can we measure global happiness? Does using sanitation tools during COVID-19 pose longer-term threats to human health? T...

December 22, 2021

Brief

CIFAR Roundtable on Global Quantum Strategies

Sharing international perspectives on policy measures to support quantum R&D and nurture an ecosystem.

December 13, 2021

Advances

Artificial intelligence provides sustainable solutions for clean drinking water in rural community

"This project is about using AI to provide safe, fresh drinking water for rural communities."

November 29, 2021

Advances

CIFAR researchers among key members of new Connecting the EdTech Research Ecosystem funded by Jacobs Foundation

CIFAR fellow Candice Odgers co-leads newly created research network dedicated to improving educational technologies for...

November 11, 2021

Brief

COVID and Our Children

How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the physical and mental health of children

November 10, 2021

Brilliant Minds

Read about the extraordinary people in our research community.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Werner Israel (1931-2022)

Revered as Canada’s foremost gravitational physicist, Israel was a key figure in the founding years of CIFAR

June 01, 2022

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: François Laviolette (1962-2021)

The Canada CIFAR AI Chair at Mila was a leader in PAC-Bayesian theory, enabling a better understanding of machine learni...

January 10, 2022

CIFAR Pan-Canadian AI Strategy

Reducing discrimination and bias in AI: Q&A with Golnoosh Farnadi

Canada CIFAR AI Chair Golnoosh Farnardi on what fairness in AI means, the importance of keeping humans in the loop of AI...

November 17, 2021

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Sir Michael Rutter (1933-2021)

Considered the “Father of Child Psychiatry,” Rutter played a pivotal role in shaping the Child & Brain Development p...

November 05, 2021

Profile

Deconstructing the conscious experience and “being you”: Q&A with Anil Seth

Neuroscientist Anil Seth shares insights from his new book and what to expect from the upcoming.

September 22, 2021

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Peter Bentley (1930-2021)

CIFAR remembers long-standing supporter and accomplished business leader, Peter Bentley

September 13, 2021

News & Announcements

Find out more about our latest engagements and initiatives.

Advances

Believe the Impossible: The Future of… Mars Exploration

From designing instruments to detect water on Mars, to mapping the architecture of planets in 3D, CIFAR researcher John...

June 30, 2022

Announcement

CIFAR announces plans for second phase of the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy

CIFAR is proud to announce its plans for the second phase of the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, launched...

June 22, 2022

CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars

Meet the 2022-2024 cohort of CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars

In support of the next generation of science leaders, CIFAR welcomes new scholars chosen for their outstanding early-car...

June 07, 2022

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Werner Israel (1931-2022)

Revered as Canada’s foremost gravitational physicist, Israel was a key figure in the founding years of CIFAR

June 01, 2022

Announcement

Catalyst grants announced for four collaborative projects using synthetic data for better health research

On behalf of CIFAR’s Board of Directors, Chair Bill Young announced today the appointment of Dr. Stephen Toope as the...

May 30, 2022

Announcement

MOU between CIFAR, the National Research Council of Canada and Canada’s three national AI institutes opens doors to collaboration across sectors

CIFAR, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), and Canada’s three national AI institutes (Amii, Mila and the Ve...

May 25, 2022

Artifical Intelligence News

Discover the latest AI news and research that’s changing the world.

Announcement

CIFAR announces plans for second phase of the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy

CIFAR is proud to announce its plans for the second phase of the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, launched...

June 22, 2022

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CIFAR Pan-Canadian AI Strategy

AI4Good Lab expands to three Canadian cities

The AI4Good Lab equips women and people of marginalized genders with machine learning skills.

June 21, 2022

Announcement

Catalyst grants announced for four collaborative projects using synthetic data for better health research

On behalf of CIFAR’s Board of Directors, Chair Bill Young announced today the appointment of Dr. Stephen Toope as the...

May 30, 2022

Announcement

MOU between CIFAR, the National Research Council of Canada and Canada’s three national AI institutes opens doors to collaboration across sectors

CIFAR, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), and Canada’s three national AI institutes (Amii, Mila and the Ve...

May 25, 2022

Announcement

CIFAR and Mila name five new Canada CIFAR AI Chairs

Five talented individuals will receive long-term, dedicated funding to support their research and help them train the ne...

December 06, 2021

Advances

Artificial intelligence provides sustainable solutions for clean drinking water in rural community

"This project is about using AI to provide safe, fresh drinking water for rural communities."

November 29, 2021

In the News

A selection of international news coverage of the global CIFAR research community.

CIFAR in the News

Scientific American | How AI Could Prevent the Development of New Illicit Drugs

June 29, 2022

CIFAR in the News

New Scientist | There are neurons in the brain that only seem to respond to singing

June 29, 2022

CIFAR in the News

Vanity Fair | In the shadows: the orphans COVID left behind

December 15, 2021

CIFAR in the News

WIRED | Your Brain Is an Energy-Efficient 'Prediction Machine'

November 28, 2021

CIFAR in the News

The Globe and Mail | How AI will change what happens when you see a doctor

November 26, 2021

CIFAR in the News

Scientific American | Life is complicated—literally, astrobiologists say

November 23, 2021

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Research & Advances

Believe the Impossible: The Future of… Mars Exploration

Year in Review: Top 10 CIFAR stories of 2021

CIFAR Roundtable on Global Quantum Strategies

Artificial intelligence provides sustainable solutions for clean drinking water in rural community

CIFAR researchers among key members of new Connecting the EdTech Research Ecosystem funded by Jacobs Foundation

COVID and Our Children

Brilliant Minds

In Memoriam: Werner Israel (1931-2022)

In Memoriam: François Laviolette (1962-2021)

Reducing discrimination and bias in AI: Q&A with Golnoosh Farnadi

In Memoriam: Sir Michael Rutter (1933-2021)

Deconstructing the conscious experience and “being you”: Q&A with Anil Seth

In Memoriam: Peter Bentley (1930-2021)

News & Announcements

Believe the Impossible: The Future of… Mars Exploration

CIFAR announces plans for second phase of the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Meet the 2022-2024 cohort of CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars

In Memoriam: Werner Israel (1931-2022)

Catalyst grants announced for four collaborative projects using synthetic data for better health research

MOU between CIFAR, the National Research Council of Canada and Canada’s three national AI institutes opens doors to collaboration across sectors

Artifical Intelligence News

CIFAR announces plans for second phase of the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy

AI4Good Lab expands to three Canadian cities

Catalyst grants announced for four collaborative projects using synthetic data for better health research

MOU between CIFAR, the National Research Council of Canada and Canada’s three national AI institutes opens doors to collaboration across sectors

CIFAR and Mila name five new Canada CIFAR AI Chairs

Artificial intelligence provides sustainable solutions for clean drinking water in rural community

In the News

Scientific American | How AI Could Prevent the Development of New Illicit Drugs

New Scientist | There are neurons in the brain that only seem to respond to singing

Vanity Fair | In the shadows: the orphans COVID left behind

WIRED | Your Brain Is an Energy-Efficient 'Prediction Machine'

The Globe and Mail | How AI will change what happens when you see a doctor

Scientific American | Life is complicated—literally, astrobiologists say

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