The University of Ottawa integrates AI into its IT operations to enhance efficiency and decision-making. Their AI strategy focuses on supporting academic, research, and administrative goals while ensuring robust security and privacy control.
The university is executing its AI roadmap and delivering value through an institutional AI program that embeds responsible and ethical use of data across its governance structures.
The initiative seeks to address critical ethical challenges in AI and technology development by defining problems and identifying solutions. Through a transdisciplinary research approach, it advances AI methods and tools with an emphasis on responsible deployment and application.
Champions an inclusive research agenda that amplifies diverse voices and avoids perpetuating systems of injustice or oppression. It prioritizes perspectives from women, youth, seniors, Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, racialized communities, people with disabilities, linguistic minorities, and those at the intersections of these identities.
uOttawa's AI research spans various fields, including autonomous vehicles, biotechnology, robotics, and medical devices. It also examines the ethical, legal, and social impacts of AI.
The University employs a transdisciplinary approach to advance AI methods and tools, focusing on responsible applications and collaboration with community, government, and industry partners.
