 Canada 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 Canada’s 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, ‎VP of engagement and public policy at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR).

AI in Canada: now and in the future

The AI Effect is a podcast series exploring themes around the Canadian AI ecosystem. Amber Mac co-hosts with Accenture’s Jodie Wallis to examine the extraordinary pace of AI’ 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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What makes a city smart? Toronto's proposed Quayside development, a high-tech neighbourhood built by Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs, will feature driverless cars, automated city services and sustainable infrastructure aimed at improving quality of life. Our final episode of season two features Craig Nevill-Manning from Sidewalk Labs and Mayor of Toronto John Tory on what we can expect from the cities of the future. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and subscribe to The AI Effect on your preferred podcast app. To learn more about the topics covered in this episode, go to our website, theeffect.ai or accenture.com.   Follow us on Twitter @AIEffect.

Smart Cities

How is AI being integrated into industries that rely heavily providing good customer service? Companies are increasingly turning to AI-driven chatbots, virtual assistants and self-service options to augment their human agents and improve customer experience. Hosts Jodie and Amber discuss the future of AI in customer service with Shopify's former SVP Data Science and Engineering David Lennie, and HeyDay.ai's Étienne Mérineau. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and subscribe to The AI Effect on your preferred podcast app. To learn more about the topics covered in this episode, go to our website, theeffect.ai or accenture.com.   Follow us on Twitter @AIEffect.

Customer Service

Customer and employee safety, risk assessments and policy recommendations - machine learning is fast becoming a fundamental part of the financial services ecosystem. Hosts Jodie Wallis and Amber Mac examine AI's evolving role in financial services, particularly within insurance - featuring interviews with John Heveran of Liberty Mutual, Tomi Poutanen from TD’s Layer 6 AI, and former CEO of Kanetix Ltd. Andrew Lo. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and subscribe to The AI Effect on your preferred podcast app. To learn more about the topics covered in this episode, go to our website, theeffect.ai or accenture.com.   Follow us on Twitter @AIEffect.

Insurance

Advancements in robot-assisted surgery, mental health diagnoses and workflow optimization are fuelling explosive growth for AI in healthcare. Unlike technologies that merely complement human functionality, AI today can truly augment human potential in healthcare. Featuring interviews with Anna Goldenberg from Goldenberg Labs at SickKids' Research Institute, Kenton White from Advanced Symbolics, and Bryan Smith from ThinkData Works.  If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and subscribe to The AI Effect on your preferred podcast app.  To learn more about the topics covered in this episode, go to our website, theeffect.ai or accenture.com.   Follow us on Twitter @AIEffect.

Healthcare

Factors like climate change, population growth and resource scarcity are driving the agricultural industry to innovate its approach to food production and sustainability. How can AI help overcome the biggest challenges in agriculture? Jodie and Amber examine the solutions with SomaDetect’s Bharath Sudarsan, Lauren Rathmell of Lufa Farms Greenhouse, and Intuitive’s Hassan Murad.  If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and subscribe to The AI Effect on your preferred podcast app.  To learn more about the topics covered in this episode, go to our website, theeffect.ai or accenture.com.   Follow us on Twitter @AIEffect.

AI in Canada: now and in the future

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