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Advances

Believe the Impossible: The Future of… Fairness in AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is extremely prevalent, but is it fair? Dhanya Sridhar, Canada CIFAR AI Chair, d...

September 12, 2022

Advances

Believe the Impossible: The Future of… human gut health

Carolina Tropini, a fellow in CIFAR’s Humans & the Microbiome program, gives insights in studying the human microbiota...

August 11, 2022

Brief

CIFAR Workshop on Astronomy/Cosmology and Artificial Intelligence

Optimizing AI/ML use in astronomy/cosmology, applying (astro)physics to AI's theoretical underpinnings

July 19, 2022

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

Brilliant Minds

Read about the extraordinary people in our research community.

Award

Marla B. Sokolowski and W. Thomas Boyce named CIFAR Distinguished Fellows

Both researchers honoured in recognition of their research contributions and transformational leadership of CIFAR’s Ch...

October 03, 2022

Award

A lifetime honour: CIFAR names David A. Dodge an honorary fellow

David A. Dodge, member of CIFAR’s board of directors and a former board chair, has been named a CIFAR Honorary Fellow

September 23, 2022

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Expanding CIFAR’s global reach: A Q&A with Lissa Matyas, VP, Global Government Affairs

A recognized thought leader in science and technology research-funding, Lissa Matyas shares her vision for CIFAR’s glo...

August 19, 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

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

News & Announcements

Find out more about our latest engagements and initiatives.

Award

Marla B. Sokolowski and W. Thomas Boyce named CIFAR Distinguished Fellows

Both researchers honoured in recognition of their research contributions and transformational leadership of CIFAR’s Ch...

October 03, 2022

Announcement

Fresh perspectives on the science of consciousness: CIFAR to host next-gen event in Cancun

In December, senior graduate students from around the world will convene in Cancun, Mexico, for CIFAR’s Neuroscience o...

September 29, 2022

Award

A lifetime honour: CIFAR names David A. Dodge an honorary fellow

David A. Dodge, member of CIFAR’s board of directors and a former board chair, has been named a CIFAR Honorary Fellow

September 23, 2022

Announcement

CIFAR’s Gilles Brassard wins world’s largest science prize

Brassard is a co-winner of the Breakthrough Prize, sharing the award with former CIFAR Fellow, Charles Bennett

September 22, 2022

Advances

Believe the Impossible: The Future of… Fairness in AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is extremely prevalent, but is it fair? Dhanya Sridhar, Canada CIFAR AI Chair, d...

September 12, 2022

News

Believe the Impossible: How CIFAR is advancing health and well-being research worldwide

For 40 years, CIFAR researchers have informed the development of policies and practices to improve health, well-being, a...

August 23, 2022

Artifical Intelligence News

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

CIFAR NextGen AI Training Programs

DLRL 2022: That’s a wrap, and a return to in-person learning in 2023

For five days attendees from dozens of countries Zoomed into the Canadian AI ecosystem for a fast-paced week of workshop...

September 28, 2022

Advances

Believe the Impossible: The Future of… Fairness in AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is extremely prevalent, but is it fair? Dhanya Sridhar, Canada CIFAR AI Chair, d...

September 12, 2022

AI and Society

A Culture of Ethical AI: Workshop report

CIFAR, Partnership on AI and the Ada Lovelace Institute brought together recent ML conference organizers and AI ethics e...

August 03, 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

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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

In the News

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

CIFAR in the News

Slate | Those Beautiful James Webb Space Telescope Images Are Just the Beginning

July 13, 2022

CIFAR in the News

Toronto Star | Can we make artificial intelligence less racist?

June 22, 2022

CIFAR in the News

The New York Times | ‘It’s Life of Death’: The Mental Health Crisis Among U.S. Teens

April 23, 2022

CIFAR in the News

Financial Post | Lunch with Dan Breznitz: 'Our kids will have a worse life than us, unless we change Canadian business'

April 19, 2022

CIFAR in the News

The Verge | Keywords from hallucinogenic experiences can help find parts of the brain affected by drugs

March 16, 2022

CIFAR in the News

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

February 22, 2022

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Research & Advances

Believe the Impossible: The Future of… Fairness in AI

Believe the Impossible: The Future of… human gut health

CIFAR Workshop on Astronomy/Cosmology and Artificial Intelligence

Believe the Impossible: The Future of… Mars Exploration

Year in Review: Top 10 CIFAR stories of 2021

CIFAR Roundtable on Global Quantum Strategies

Brilliant Minds

Marla B. Sokolowski and W. Thomas Boyce named CIFAR Distinguished Fellows

A lifetime honour: CIFAR names David A. Dodge an honorary fellow

Expanding CIFAR’s global reach: A Q&A with Lissa Matyas, VP, Global Government Affairs

In Memoriam: Werner Israel (1931-2022)

In Memoriam: François Laviolette (1962-2021)

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

News & Announcements

Marla B. Sokolowski and W. Thomas Boyce named CIFAR Distinguished Fellows

Fresh perspectives on the science of consciousness: CIFAR to host next-gen event in Cancun

A lifetime honour: CIFAR names David A. Dodge an honorary fellow

CIFAR’s Gilles Brassard wins world’s largest science prize

Believe the Impossible: The Future of… Fairness in AI

Believe the Impossible: How CIFAR is advancing health and well-being research worldwide

Artifical Intelligence News

DLRL 2022: That’s a wrap, and a return to in-person learning in 2023

Believe the Impossible: The Future of… Fairness in AI

A Culture of Ethical AI: Workshop report

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

In the News

Slate | Those Beautiful James Webb Space Telescope Images Are Just the Beginning

Toronto Star | Can we make artificial intelligence less racist?

The New York Times | ‘It’s Life of Death’: The Mental Health Crisis Among U.S. Teens

Financial Post | Lunch with Dan Breznitz: 'Our kids will have a worse life than us, unless we change Canadian business'

The Verge | Keywords from hallucinogenic experiences can help find parts of the brain affected by drugs

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

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