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.
AI on the Horizon
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
Featured Researcher
Research Associate, Innovation and Technology, Artificial Intelligence
Dan Carpenter is a Research Associate on the Innovation and Technology Team at The Conference Board of Canada. In this role, he has conducted research on a wide range of topics, including AI, automation, telecommunications, and cybersecurity. He is also an advisor to our Council for Chief Data Analytics Officers.
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Recent Insights
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
Joshua Gans on the Economics of AI
Canadian Economics September 5, 2023
When Joshua Gans and his co-authors released their book Prediction Machines in 2018, they were writing about a topic that seemed quite niche. At this time, machine learning was just starting out. In the last year, the speed at which artificial intelligence has advanced has surprised almost everyone.
Podcast • 45-min listen