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.
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Advancing Interdisciplinary Research: Progress from the Nexus of Data & AI Seed Fund
Waterloo.AI launched the Nexus of Data & AI Seed Fund to inspire new interdisciplinary research across campus. With $20,000 awarded to each team, the program supports early-stage ideas that bridge data, AI, and the university’s Global Futures priorities. Several months in, all six projects are showing strong momentum — from new tools and publications to major external funding.
International vision science collaboration continuing to 2030
The InnoHK Centre for Eye and Vision Research aims to bring eye and vision research to market through Waterloo-Hong Kong partnership
Predicting disease outbreaks using social media
New research demonstrates that vaccine skepticism on social media can predict public health crises