At Amii, we’re optimistic about the future of AI. From the beginning, building trust in AI has been central to our work. Supporting research and helping others learn to use AI safely and responsibly is key to ensuring it benefits everyone.

That’s why we’re excited to be part of the new Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (CAISI). Together with our partners at CIFAR, Mila, and Vector, we’re addressing the complex challenges of AI safety—reducing risks, safeguarding privacy, and promoting the responsible use of AI.

Being part of CAISI allows us to build on our commitment to AI safety. By collaborating with national and international partners who share our vision, we’re working to make AI safer for everyone.

As AI advances, so does our commitment to using it responsibly. This program reflects our dedication to safe, ethical AI—a mission we’re proud to carry forward into 2025 and beyond.

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season.

See you in the new year,

Cam

Kickstart 2025 Applications - Now Open

Applications are now open for the 2025 cohort of the Amii Kickstart program. This is an early career development program for women and gender-diverse individuals looking to explore how AI might fit into their future careers. Accepted applicants will build their AI skills, grow their network, and gain practical advice and tools that can be applied while pursuing opportunities in this fast-growing field!

This program (which includes both in-person and online components) will run for two weeks in February (February 14 - 21, 2025). and consist of a kick-off event, online courses, an in-person all-day summit, and a self-reflection submission with a tech community event.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 11, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. MST.

Learn more and apply here.

December Highlights

Community & Industry Updates:

The focus on AI safety is part of the reason Canada is the top destination for secure AI adoption and attracts worldwide investment. Learn more about CAISI AI Safety Research Program.
Using AI to make safer spaces for Indigenous communities online - Amii has partnered with pipikwan pêhtâkwan which was recently named as a a 2024 Solver Team by MIT Solve.
Learn to get the most out of AI tools. Amii Chief Delivery Officer Stephanie Enders and Fellow & CIFAR Canada AI Chair Matthew Guzdial both share thoughts on how to best collaborate with AI at work.

Research Updates:

Congrats to Frank Wood, at the University of British Columbia, on being a Canada CIFAR AI Chair at Amii! he is working to create an advanced artificial intelligence that not only understands speech but can also respond and act within a complex virtual environment. You can contribute to his research by simply playing a game!
Congrats to Amii Fellow & Canada CIFAR AI Chair Russ Greiner on winning the prestigious 2024 Brockhouse Canada Prize. The award is given to multidisciplinary research and outstanding significance in the field of natural sciences and engineering.
Russ is also the guest on the latest episode of the Approximately Correct podcast. He discusses the groundbreaking work he has done on machine learning and survival prediction and the potential it has for improving healthcare.

Training Updates:

ML Explorations: Get your startup AI-ready. Apply now: Spring 2025
ML Foundations 1: Learn the basics of AI. Next class: Jan. 23
ML Foundations 2: Build on the basics. Next class: Jan. 30
AI Ethics 1: Learn the principles of AI governance. Next class: Dec. 19
AI Ethics 2: Turn principles into practice. Next class: Next class: Jan. 16

Career Opportunities

Amii Staff Positions:

Machine Learning Resident (Industry Team - 12 months): Support the AI research and development goals of Amii industry partners.
Applied Research Scientist, Drug Discovery (Advanced Technology Team): An unprecedented opportunity to work with world leaders in AI, virology, and drug discovery. Apply now!
Lead Machine Learning Scientist (Training Team): Build AI literacy across industry, post-secondary institutions, and the K-12 education system.
Manager, AI Workforce Readiness (Training Team): Develop and lead AI workforce programming efforts to advance AI skills development and literacy.
Director of Engineering: Help our teams to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions.
Director of AI Trust & Safety: Lead our efforts in advancing ethical AI development and shaping global standards.