Artificial Intelligence Research

The faculties within the College of Natural and Applied Sciences are driving profound advancement in artificial intelligence that will shape our global future.

CNAS works with university leadership and its partners to amplify the important AI research and training happening across the faculties of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences, Engineering and Science. Collaboration across disciplines is key to unlocking the positive potential of AI.

CNAS AI News

AI + X focused cluster hire cements the U of A’s present and future role as an AI research and education powerhouse

Knowledge mobilization is part of a larger initiative to bring diverse voices together at the table.

AI X Cluster Hire Announcement panel
From left to right: Adam White, Canada CIFAR AI Chair, director of Scientific Operations at Amii and associate professor in the U of A's Department of Computing Science. Evan Solomon, minister of AI and Digital Innovation. Elissa Strome, executive director, Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, CIFAR. Cam Linke, CEO, Amii. Matina Kalcounis-Rueppell, college dean and vice-provost, College of Natural and Applied Sciences.

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