Artificial Intelligence

From emergency rooms to wildfire control centres, informed decision-making can save lives. We’re using artificial intelligence to create technology solutions to support people working in health care, emergency response, human resources, global security and more. The U of A is top 2 in Canada for AI research; we have impacts and stories to share in every sector.

U of A engineering professor and part-time firefighter Jeff Boisvert holding a drone controller with drone flying in the background.

Drones as first responders

U of A researcher and part-time firefighter examines how AI-powered drones might help humans make better decisions in emergencies.

Touch screen with blue icons and hand reading to press the screen.

U of A, Lawcubator team up to simplify legal and HR regulatory compliance

Organizations looking for a seamless way to ensure they adhere to all necessary legal and HR regulatory compliances, wherever they operate and whatever their size, will soon have a simple solution.

Arne Andres in a shop with robotics

Overcoming obstacles: AI-powered app flags mobility barriers for people with disabilities

Rehabilitation medicine and engineering researchers team up for a pilot project to help navigate accessibility challenges on U of A campuses.

Computer chip being worked on

U of A joins transatlantic network to accelerate tech innovation

As part of the NATO DIANA network, the university will help innovators and researchers advance new technologies to solve challenges affecting global security and peace.

Person looking at brain scan on a tablet while patient is outside the MRI machine.

AI project aims to diagnose stroke more accurately so patients can get faster treatment

Five U of A research teams win Alberta Innovates grants for projects using AI to improve health care.

“The goal is faster and better health care for Albertans and the development of new technologies right here in Alberta that can be exported around the world.”

– Laura Kilcrease,
former CEO of Alberta Innovates

Richard Sutton, a 51ÁÔÆæ computing science professor

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Computing science professor wins ‘Nobel Prize in computing’

Richard Sutton is co-recipient of the 2024 A.M. Turing Award for his work as one of the founders of reinforcement learning.

There are so many more inspiring stories of the U of A’s connections with the community. Please visit the Community Story Hub and see the relationships and partnerships come to life.