Canada is behind in 'sovereign AI compute' but two B.C.-focused projects aim to change that

Canada is behind in 'sovereign AI compute' but two B.C.-focused projects aim to change that

"Sovereign AI compute" was the buzz term on the lips of people in B.C.'s artificial intelligence sector at last week's Web Summit conference in Vancouver.

Bell Canada Significantly Expands AI Capacity with Bell AI Fabric - HostingJournalist.com

Bell Canada has announced an ambitious initiative to strengthen Canada’s AI infrastructure through the development of a nationwide network of high-performance, hydroelectric-powered data centers. Known as Bell AI Fabric, the initiative aims to provide up to 500 megawatts (MW) of computing capacity, creating what could become the largest sovereign AI compute capability in the country.This marks a strategic effort to ensure Canadian enterprises re…