The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence in 2023 was the innovation story of the year. It dominated news headlines as well as boardroom discussions. How will AI disrupt existing industries? How can it be used to increase efficiency? What are the broader implications of AI?
In this bonus episode of Techopia Live, Michael Curran of Ottawa Business Journal and Susan Richards of numbercrunch explore what AI could mean to Ottawa’s technology sector. Plus, two local companies that are staking their futures on AI explain their opportunities and future plans. Special guests include Patrick Tan, CEO of Esprit-ai, and Orchid Jahanshahi, a vice-president at NuEnergy.ai.
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Leading by Example: Ottawa Community Housing’s Decarbonization Roadmap for Existing Buildings
Ottawa has long been a hub of innovation, and now that spirit is focused on retrofitting buildings for a greener future. Imagine comfortable homes that are both affordable and kind
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Ontario’s Energy Future: How Battery Storage Can Meet Growing Demand
A proposed energy project in West Ottawa aims to address Ontario’s increasing electricity demand by storing excess energy during low-demand periods and delivering it when demand peaks. This initiative will