Vector Institute, Research institute in Toronto, Canada
The Vector Institute is an artificial intelligence research institute located on the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus in Toronto, Canada. It brings together researchers, companies, and universities to advance work in machine learning, deep learning, and AI safety.
The Vector Institute was founded in 2017 with funding from the Canadian government and many companies, including Uber, Google, and Shopify. It was originally housed in the MaRS Discovery District before moving to the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, which gave it more room to grow.
The Vector Institute has a close relationship with Toronto's university world and draws young researchers from across the country. Some of its talks and events are open to the public online, making its work accessible beyond the campus.
The Vector Institute is not open to general visitors due to limited space, though researchers may occasionally show their work areas to partners or trusted guests by prior arrangement. Those interested in the institute's work can find some of its talks and events available online.
The institute was co-founded by Geoffrey Hinton, a researcher often described as one of the pioneers of modern machine learning who spent much of his career at the University of Toronto. One of the stated goals behind its creation was to stop the best AI talent from leaving Canada for opportunities abroad.
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