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A medical startup has developed cutting-edge imaging technology that has the potential to detect skin cancer without leaving a mark.

Elucid Labs uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology in a small noninvasive imaging device to analyze moles and other skin lesions for signs of skin cancer, helping dermatologists make faster, more accurate decisions and reducing the number of unnecessary biopsies.

Part 2: Ontario’s complete artificial intelligence value chain

This is the second post of a series aimed to provide a cohesive perspective on all aspects of Canada’s AI ecosystems — from their roots, to the objectives, partnerships and impact of key ecosystem players. Our first article focused on how Montreal’s non-predatory model helped establish the city as a world-class AI research community.

UW researchers develop artificial intelligence software to detect road problems

Potholes and deteriorating roadways are the bane of motorists and a big task for municipalities to manage.

An artificial intelligence software system developed by University of Waterloo researchers can simplify road maintenance to flag defects early, saving taxpayers money and drivers headaches

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People with diabetes could be able to monitor their blood sugar without drawing blood using a system now being developed at the University of Waterloo.

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Professor Robin Cohen has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Association.

Prime Minister Trudeau and President Macron announced the signing of the Canada-France Statement on Artificial Intelligence, which calls for the creation of an international study group on artificial intelligence made up of experts from government, industry, and civil society. The group will be mandated to become the global reference on issues related to artificial intelligence, a field that is increasingly affecting all human activities and that will continue to have a significant influence on economic growth and the labour market.

A team of Waterloo researchers found that applying artificial intelligence to the right combination of data retrieved from wearable technology may detect whether your health is failing.

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A new institute at the University of Waterloo will focus on fostering campus-wide research into artificial intelligence (AI) and provide a portal for organizations to access its extensive expertise in the rapidly growing field.

Officially launched last week, the Waterloo Artificial Intelligence Institute will bring together almost 100 faculty members to tackle practical and fundamental problems brought to them by partners in business, government and the non-profit sector.

New institute to focus on basics of AI and how to use it in technology

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The University of Waterloo has launched the Waterloo Artificial Intelligence Institute today.

The AI Institute will focus on foundational AI — which includes research in statistical learning, deep learning, game theory, and data science that advances the entire industry — and operational AI, which develops scalable, secure, and transparent solutions for a wide range of applications.

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