Podcast
The AI Effect
Hosted by Jodie Wallis and Amber Mac/ Entertainment One (eOne) · EN
The AI Effect is a podcast series exploring themes around the Canadian AI ecosystem. Amber Mac co-hosts with Accentureâs Jodie Wallis to examine the extraordinary pace of AIâ s technological growth, and the rewards, and perils for individuals, businesses, and society. This podcast was produced by Entertainment One's Podcast Network.
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Drivers of change: the role of Canadian startups in the AI landscape
Feb 19, 201800:28:20Tap to summarizeWhat do Canadian AI startups need in order to compete on a global scale? Are we doing enough to support their lead in AI development? Amanda Lang and Jodie Wallis speak with Mohamed Musbah, head of product at Maluuba, a startup he founded that was acquired by Microsoft in 2017. They also speak with Peter Misek, partner at BDCâs IT Venture Fund, and John Ruffolo, CEO of OMERS Ventures.
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Ecosystem perspectives: industry, government, startups, academia, investors
Feb 19, 201800:17:44Tap to summarizeHow will Canadaâs leading AI research impact our economy? Amanda Lang and Jodie Wallis explore this question with guests Hon. Navdeep Bains, Canadaâs Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Joshua Gans, who holds the Jeffrey S. Skoll Chair in Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Rotman School of Business at the University of Toronto. Theyâre also joined by Rebecca Finlay, VP of engagement and public policy at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR).
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AI in Canada: now and in the future
Feb 19, 201800:15:14Tap to summarizeCanada is a world leader in artificial intelligence research and development -- but what is AI? In this first episode, hosts Amanda Lang and Jodie Wallis introduce us to Canadaâs AI ecosystem and examine the history of AI in Canada. Featuring interviews with Richard Zemel, co-founder and director of research at the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, and Rebecca Finlay, âVP of engagement and public policy at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR).
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The AI Effect Preview
Feb 15, 201800:02:33Tap to summarizeCanada is a world leader in Artificial Intelligence research, and development. Produced by Antica Productions this five part series, hosted by Amanda Lang, and Jodie Wallis from Accenture, explores the Canadian AI ecosystem in academia, business and the policy surrounding it. This podcast launches on February 20th, 2018.
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