Bell and Mila announce three-year AI partnership

Bell and Montreal-based artificial intelligence research institute Mila last week announced a three-year partnership to develop what they call “cutting-edge AI solutions” to enhance customer experience and optimize business operations. “In line with Bell’s significant investments in AI, this partnership reinforces Bell’s transformation as a technology services leader, harnessing Mila’s groundbreaking research to drive transformative improvements across Bell’s operations. From data analysis and operational efficiency to internet-based applications, Mila’s expertise will accelerate advancements that will enhance the customer experience,” reads a Bell press release. This announcement builds on an 18-month collaborative project the two organizations began earlier this year to apply deep learning neural...