Since 2018, Waterloo.AI has served as the University of Waterloo’s hub for cutting-edge research and collaboration in artificial intelligence and data science. We bring together faculty, researchers, students, and industry partners to tackle real-world challenges in areas such as disease detection, language understanding, emotional intelligence, and autonomous navigation.
At Waterloo.AI, we are dedicated to advancing responsible innovation that fosters economic prosperity and improves quality of life globally. Together, we’re building the intelligent systems of tomorrow—and we’re just getting started
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the study of machines and software that exhibit intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, planning, problem-solving, predicting, and the use of language and vision. With the advent of big data, and driven by the explosion of computing capacity and speed, AI tools are being increasingly integrated into technological solutions that are central to our everyday life, business, society, and the environment.
Why Should You Care About Data?
Waterloo.AI's Co-Director - Jimmy Lin, explains the importance of data in this episode of the "Back to the Classroom" video series.
News
New partnership empowers AI innovation and operational excellence
BASF and the University of Waterloo are uniting their expertise to develop advanced AI systems that deliver real-time insights for business users
PitcherNet helps researchers throw strikes with AI analysis
Baltimore Orioles tasks Waterloo Engineering researchers to develop AI tech that can monitor pitchers using low-resolution video captured by smartphones
Protecting autonomous vehicle drivers from cyberattacks
Waterloo researcher investigates how people respond when their cars’ computer systems are hacked — and what that means for road safety
Events
Where the Database Management System Comes From, and Why it Matters
Join Thomas Haigh to discuss "Where the Database Management System Comes From, and Why it Matters". This seminar will lead a thought-provoking conversation and will be taking place at DC 1302 on Monday, May 12th, starting from 10:30 am EDT.
Artificial Intelligence: The Brand That Wouldn’t Die
Join Thomas Haigh to discuss "Artificial Intelligence: The Brand That Wouldn’t Die". This seminar will lead a thought-provoking conversation and will be taking place at DC 1304 on Tuesday, May 13th, starting from 10:30 am EDT.
Waterloo.AI Job Fair - Spring 2025
Come join the collaborative effort between the Waterloo Data & Artificial Intelligence Institute and its Industry partners, who are hosting the Waterloo.AI Job Fair. This hiring and networking event connects our partnered companies with qualified 4th-year undergraduates, master's, and PhD students focused on AI and Data Science.