AI4Society
Bringing together interdisciplinary researchers and partners to innovate in artificial intelligence research and teaching, for the public good.
AI4Society is one of the five Signature Areas of Research and Teaching of the University of Alberta, and is focused on Artificial Intelligence, its applications, and its transformative role for our society.
Over the past 30 years, the University of Alberta has been consistently ranked as one of the top three institutions worldwide for AI research and is a lead player in Canada’s national AI strategy. Building on this recognition, the goal of AI4Society is to stimulate and support interdisciplinary research and teaching initiatives in this field. AI4Society provides continuing institutional leadership by developing and coordinating innovative training programs and representing the institution in new initiatives with public, private, and international partners.
Objectives
Amplify the AI-related research activities of the University of Alberta community.
Build learning capacity in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science.
Cultivate pathways of engagement with the community at large.
170 Researchers – 11 Faculties
People
Geoffrey Rockwell
Associate Director
Professor – Philosophy / Digital Humanities Director – Kule Institute for Advanced Study
director@forum.ai4society.ca
Members
Find an Expert
Looking for a researcher that works on artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science in a specific field?
Become a Member
Are you a researcher or student at the University of Alberta?
Does your current research relate to artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science?
Or, are you interested in developing or participating in a project in this area?
Student Groups
Looking to get involved in extracurricular activities that relate to artificial intelligence?
Check out these student groups within the University of Alberta.
Undergraduate Artificial
Intelligence Society
Digital Law & Innovation Society
University of Alberta
Aerial Robotics Group
ADA
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Student Society
iGeek
NeurAlbertaTech
Students for Machine Learning in Business
Youreka Canada
Our Initiatives
Collaboratories
Interdisciplinary research activities, involving large research teams across campus (from several departments and faculties) addressing “grand challenge” problems and pursuing major federal and international grants.
Academic Programs
Teaching and learning initiatives, aimed at developing new materials, workshops, courses, micro-credentials, certificates or programs in the area.
Partnerships
Collaborative activities between units within the University of Alberta or with outside organizations, including businesses, government, and non-governmental organizations.
Projects
Exploratory projects by a small group of researchers.
For, a more detailed description of our initiatives and support protocols, see here…
Courses and Programs
Want to learn more about artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science?
Search our catalogue for courses offered at the University of Alberta in the Fall and Winter semesters.
Timely Opportunities
Stay informed about our Grants, Funding Opportunities, Call for Works, and similar activities!
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September 25, 2020: AI4Society Internal Launch Event Report
(a) AI4Society Overview
(b) AI Around Campus Screencast
September 28, 2020: Notes on the Artificial Intelligence for Information Accessibility (AI4IA) conference.
October 19-23: 16th AAAI Conference On Artificial Intelligence And Interactive Digital Entertainment – Conference Summary
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AI4Society
Faculty of Science, University of Alberta
6-211 CCIS | Edmonton, AB | T6G 2E1
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