QSA's Week in Higher Ed (#9, 2024)

Canada to invest in AI infrastructure; Congressional funding report tabled; Canadian R&D expenditure data released; SSHRC award recipients honored.

QSA's Week in Higher Ed (#9, 2024)

Start Date: 2024-11-30
End Date: 2024-12-06

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Canada to Invest Billions in AI Infrastructure

On December 5, 2024, Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, announced a major investment strategy focused on AI infrastructure. The Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy aims to allocate up to $2 billion to enhance domestic AI compute capacity. This initiative is designed to support Canadian businesses and researchers by providing the necessary resources to develop AI solutions domestically. The strategy aims to position Canada as a leader in AI technology, encouraging investment and attracting top talent in the sector. This investment could significantly impact research institutions and industries relying on advanced AI capabilities for innovation and development.

Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']