OpenAI eyes artificial intelligence data-centre capacity in Canada

OpenAI eyes artificial intelligence data-centre capacity in Canada

Company’s chief global affairs officer says it can be part of country’s effort to build sovereign AI capabilities

“Stay tuned”: OpenAI teases Canadian office

Leaders at OpenAI say the company wants to grow its presence in Canada and potentially play a role in the country’s efforts to build sovereign AI. In an interview with BetaKit, OpenAI chief global affairs officer Chris Lehane and senior advisor of global affairs Dev Saxena said they see plenty of room for the American artificial intelligence (AI) giant to grow in Canada. “[Canada] is obviously a place that any AI company would be interested in.…