Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Conference Board of Canada’s research team is exploring the latest breakthroughs and discussions shaping the artificial intelligence landscape. From new and emerging AI technologies to regulatory updates and the evolving job market, check back here to stay informed on what’s happening at the cutting-edge of AI and its implications for the future.
C-Suite Challenge 2025: Adapting to a Changing World
April 30, 2025
External risks identified by Canadian C-level executives for 2025 include global political instability, economic downturn/recession, immigration/migration, rapidly advancing AI technologies, and sustainability concerns.
Data briefing • 7-min read
Featured Researcher
Senior Research Associate, Education and Skills
Adam Vanzella Yang is a Senior Research Associate with the Education and Skills team at The Conference Board of Canada. In this role, Adam leads various research projects on critical issues facing Canada’s postsecondary education system.
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AI on the Horizon: October 17, 2024 Update
Innovation & Technology October 17, 2024
Big news for AI in Canada: Geoffrey Hinton, one of the “godfathers of AI,” has been awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for his pioneering contributions to AI systems. In other AI headlines, St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto is using AI to save lives, while concerns are growing over the rise of AI-powered scams targeting vulnerable populations.
Quick take • 3-min read
Dan Carpenter
Educators Embrace Generative AI But Student Adoption Lags Behind
Education & Skills January 15, 2025
Our survey reveals that educators are embracing student use of generative AI. The majority of educators surveyed support its application for supplementary tasks like translation and grammar assistance, highlighting a growing recognition of AI as a tool to enhance learning rather than undermine it.
Quick take • 2-min read
Adam Vanzella Yang
AI on the Horizon: May 28, 2024 Update
Innovation & Technology May 28, 2024
In this update, we explore the latest advancements in the AI and LLM (large language model) landscape, and how these innovations are shaping various sectors.
Quick take • 3-min read
Dan Carpenter
AI on the Horizon: May 10, 2024 Update
Innovation & Technology May 10, 2024
In this update we explore Canada’s recent AI announcements, new AI roles, and an exciting high-potential AI use case.
Quick take • 3-min read
Dan Carpenter
AI on the Horizon: April 30, 2024 Update
Innovation & Technology April 30, 2024
This short update delves into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, highlighting LLM advances and regulatory changes. We also explore significant AI advanced and the debate about AI’s impact on labour.
Quick take • 3-min read
Dan Carpenter
Will AI Take Your Job with Mike Burt and Benjamin F. Jones
Canadian Economics September 20, 2023
Doomsday scenarios are the currency of the day when it comes to artificial intelligence’s impact on the jobs market. But technologists aren’t always that great at economic forecasting. To help us sort through the hype, we’re joined this episode by Mike Burt, Vice-President at the Conference Board of Canada and Benjamin F. Jones, Professor of Strategy at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in Illinois.
Podcast • 29-min listen