Canada injects millions into AI research program amid “global war” for talent

The Government of Canada is injecting millions of dollars into the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research’s (CIFAR) AI Chairs Program amid a global battle to attract and retain AI professionals. Canadian minister for technology and innovation, Evan Solomon, announced the $24-million investment on the third day of Upper Bound, Alberta’s largest AI conference. Funding will be used to support 20 new AI chair appointments and renew 22 prior chair positions , including machine learning pioneer Rich