Minister Bains talks up AI in Silicon Valley

OTTAWA - Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains said that his recent two-day visit to California’s Silicon Valley helped to showcase Canada’s growing leadership in artificial intelligence (AI).In a statement, Minister Bains said that he met with businesses to promote several components of the Feds’ Innovation and Skills Plans, including the Innovation Superclusters Initiative, the Global Skills Strategy and the Economic Strategy Tables to help highlight the advantages of working and investing in Canada.He also participated in a roundtable with women in technology (pictured) to discuss the key factors needed to create a supportive environment for women entrepreneurs,...