Researchers Alex Krizhevsky, Ilya Sutskever, and Geoffrey Hinton developed the system at the University of Toronto. Their work marked a pivotal turning point in modern artificial intelligence history.
Only 12% of firms implemented AI in their products or services during that period. Public Works Canada noted the pace of adoption is roughly three-quarters of the United States rate.
The 2025 federal budget allocates over $1 billion over the next five years to support both AI and quantum computing development across the nation. This funding aims to strengthen the country's technological infrastructure.
Chartwatch reduced unexpected hospital deaths by 26% according to a 2024 study. The system analyzes patient data to detect subtle signs of deterioration and supports healthcare teams in providing timely interventions.
Canada's Artificial Intelligence and Data Act was proposed in November 2022 as part of Bill C-27. Voluntary codes like the September 2023 Code of Conduct for Generative AI complement this legislation.