Ensuring the ethical, transparent and accountable design of AI technologies
The University of Ottawa is a leader in developing responsible AI through research, training and innovation that integrate disciplines and communities.
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The University of Ottawa will achieve its vision by:
- leading the understanding and framing of the ethical, legal and societal implications of AI technologies and their uses;
- leveraging a transdisciplinary approach to advance AI methods and tools, with a focus on their responsible applications, collaborating with community, government and industrial partners; and
- harnessing the unique opportunities in the heart of the nation’s capital to recruit and develop top AI talent in a bilingual environment.
AI at uOttawa
The University of Ottawa is committed to a transdisciplinary research approach that integrates knowledge while addressing society’s most pressing needs. This approach allows the University to capitalize on the synergies inherent in its extensive network of researchers to generate AI knowledge and applications, and a better understanding of the societal, educational, ethical and legal implications of AI.
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AI & Societies
Ethics, regulations, social acceptance, inclusion
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Methods and tools
Machine-learning, block chains
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Applications
Health, smart cities, financial services
Our researchers
Over 135 researchers from the social sciences and humanities, health and biomedical sciences and natural sciences and engineering are currently conducting AI-related research. The following Canada Research Chairs are pursuing AI research as part of their programs.
Our research centres and institutes
The centres and institutes actively involved in AI research include: