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Mila is a key institution in the AI safety and governance landscape due to Yoshua Bengio's leadership; relevant for understanding academic AI safety research efforts in Canada and internationally.

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Mila is a major AI research institute based in Montreal, Quebec, founded by Yoshua Bengio, comprising over 1,400 researchers specializing in machine learning. The institute pursues scientific excellence while emphasizing AI for human benefit, including responsible AI, AI safety for vulnerable populations, and governance. It serves as a hub for academic research, industry collaboration, and AI policy engagement.

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  • Home to 1,400+ machine learning researchers, making it one of the world's largest academic AI research centers
  • Founded by Yoshua Bengio, a leading figure in deep learning and prominent AI safety/governance advocate
  • Actively works on responsible AI through programs like TRAIL (Responsible AI for Professionals and Leaders)
  • Engages with AI safety for specific domains such as youth mental health, bridging technical and social concerns
  • Supports AI entrepreneurship and industry translation through programs like Mila Ventures

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 Inspiring the development of artificial intelligence for the benefit of all 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 Located in the heart of Quebec’s AI ecosystem, Mila is a community of more than 1,400 researchers specializing in machine learning and dedicated to scientific excellence and innovation.

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 Mila and Maya HTT Join Forces to Promote AI Adoption in the Industrial Sector 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
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 Building Safer AI for Youth Mental Health: A National Hackathon Delivers Groundbreaking Results 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
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 Ten Years of AI4Good Lab: The Co-Founders on What They Built and Why It Still Matters 
 
 
 

 
 

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