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Deanna Needell, Professor of Mathematics, UBC. Co-Director Programs, Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences, University of British Columbia

How can Canada become a global AI powerhouse? By investing in mathematics

This AI-generated illustration is an example of how AI is at our fingertips. But mathematics lies at the heart of AI, and investment in these mathematical foundations will help Canada become a true global AI leader. (Adobe Stock), FAL

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. In fact, each reader of this article could have multiple AI apps operating on the very device displaying this piece. The image at the top of this article is also generated by AI.

Despite this, many mechanisms governing AI behaviour remain poorly understood, even to top AI experts. This leads to an AI race built upon costly scaling, both environmentally and financially, that is also dangerously unreliable.

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