The University of Ottawa is committed to a transdisciplinary research approach that integrates knowledge while addressing society’s most pressing needs. This approach allows us to capitalize on the synergies in our extensive network of researchers, to generate AI knowledge and applications, as well as a better understanding of the societal, educational, ethical and legal implications of AI.
Artificial intelligence
The University of Ottawa is a leader in developing responsible AI through research, training and innovation that integrate disciplines and communities.
Our mission
The University of Ottawa will achieve its mission by:
- Leading efforts to understand and frame the ethical, legal and societal implications of AI technologies and their use.
- Applying a transdisciplinary approach to advance AI methods and tools, with a focus on responsible application, collaboration with community, government and industry partners.
- 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
Security and Privacy Guidelines for the Usage, Procurement and Deployment of AI
There are important considerations to keep in mind when using or experimenting with AI, including information security, data privacy, compliance, responsibility, and ethics. Generative AI is both transformative and disruptive. By adhering to these guidelines, the University of Ottawa can harness its benefits more securely.
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Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Researchers in the ISSP’s Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Research Cluster focus on three overlapping, interdisciplinary, areas of research.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
CIFAR releases new uOttawa-led report on AI and medical devices
The AI + Society Initiative at the University of Ottawa is delighted to announce the release of AI and Health Care: A Fusion of Law and Science. Regul…
Artificial Intellgence
Artificial Intellgence
Using Artificial Intelligence to understand how the brain interacts with the ex…
Among the most common illnesses are mental or neurological disorders, which currently affect approximately 450 million people worldwide, and are incre…
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AI report (PDF, 549 Kb)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.
Jason Millar
Canada Research Chair in the Ethical Engineering of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Melike Erol-Kantarci
Canada Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence-Enabled, Next-Generation Wireless Networks
Our research centres and institutes actively involved in AI
AI Strategic Areas of Research
uOttawa’s AI research primarily focuses on AI-driven technologies in autonomous vehicles, in biotechnology, in robotics, in medical devices as well as on the ethical, legal and social impact of AI.
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France Goulet
Executive advisor
Research Promotion and Development
fgoulet@uOttawa.ca