U of T, Vector Institute create new deep learning faculty positions in honour...
The University of Toronto is creating three new tenure-stream faculty positions in deep learning, a sub-discipline of artificial intelligence (AI), in recognition of University Professor Emeritus...
View ArticleU of T experts and Friesen Prize winner debate gene editing, AI and other...
Gene editing represents a promising new pathway to treat disease-causing mutations and other medical conditions. But as with other powerful emerging technologies, it also raises many ethical and legal...
View ArticleGarbage or recycling? U of T students invent ‘RoboBin’ to make the decision...
You’re standing in front of a public waste bin holding a takeaway cup, puzzled by the three options in front of you: garbage, recycling or organic. Sometimes it’s a tough decision, but could it be...
View ArticleTech in T.O.: Why some of the world’s leading tech minds are coming to Canada
Toronto’s technology industry is growing, and it’s drawing some of the world’s biggest and brightest technological minds to the city — and many are choosing to stay. A few tech leaders spoke to Global...
View ArticleSymposium to Spotlight Applications of Machine Learning in Medicine
The pervasive power of artificial intelligence surrounds us today – from voice-prompted apps to fraud prevention tools. The applications of AI in medicine has the potential to revolutionize how health...
View ArticleCARTE Affiliates working in Reconciliation through Engineering Initiative to...
Mitigating indoor mould and optimizing air transportation in Northern Ontario are the first two collaborative projects between Indigenous community leaders and U of T researchers to get underway...
View ArticleMachines on music — AI helps figure out how music tickles your brain and your...
Music can take us on an emotional journey. Now with the help of artificial intelligence, a team of scientists has broken down the different features in musical compositions that tickle our brains,...
View ArticleAre bank algorithms sexist? How tech might be working against women
To be approved for a credit card or limit increase, banks often check your payment history, income and credit score. But a financial scandal that rocked Apple in November shows gender may also be...
View ArticleBanks want to turn data on your spending habits into extra revenue
There’s a powerful new player watching what you buy so it can tailor product offerings for you: the bank behind your credit or debit card. For years, Google and Facebook have been showing ads based on...
View ArticleThis library’s AI chatbot can help you pick a book and stream movies
When you ask Scout the chatbot how it’s doing, it tells you. “Wonderful. Books are my happy place.” The computer-based program has gradually been given a personality as it’s being prepared by a team of...
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