Artificial intelligence

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Artificial intelligence

The University of Ottawa is a leader in AI research, training and innovation — bringing together disciplines and communities to develop responsible Al that serves Canada and the world.

Pushing the boundaries of AI research

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Law, policy and ethics of AI

Navigating the regulatory, ethical and societal implications of artificial intelligence.

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Engineering secure and dependable AI systems

Designing AI technologies that are robust, trustworthy and safe for real‑world deployment.

Foundations of AI

Developing the building blocks that power modern AI — the core algorithms, models and principles behind today’s most advanced systems.

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AI for health

Applying artificial intelligence to improve health-care delivery, diagnostics and patient outcomes.

uOttawa’s AI work at a glance

130+

researchers, including 18 research chairs, dedicated to advancing responsible AI

$53.3M

and 279 grants invested in AI research and innovation

research centres and hubs driving discovery across disciplines

uOttawa’s AI impact

Discover bold research that is shaping socially responsible AI.

Strengthening trust in government use of Al

Professors Kelly Bronson and Jason Millar are shaping the responsible use of artificial intelligence at the Government of Canada.

Their research on ethical design and governance of automated decision-making directly informed the Guide to Peer Review of Automated Decision-Making Systems, published by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.

Through their leadership at the Canadian Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Ethical Design Lab (CRAiEDL) at the University of Ottawa’s School for Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation, they help ensure that Al tools used by federal departments are transparent, fair and accountable.

See how their leadership is transforming federal AI governance.

Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare

Professor Christopher Sun’s research stands at the forefront of artificial intelligence applied to healthcare.

By combining algorithms and simulation models, this research reimagines hospital operations, making care delivery faster, fairer and more efficient. This data-driven approach helps hospitals reduce wait times and enhance clinical outcomes, while proactively addressing inequities to ensure all patients receive timely care.

At the intersection of engineering, medicine and data science, this work demonstrates how Al can save lives, improve health systems and advance health equity globally.

Read the full article to see how AI is reshaping hospital care.