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DIGITAL Announces $26M in AI-Powered Projects to Drive Innovation in Canadian HealthcareVANCOUVER, BC, May 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Amidst a global race to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), DIGITAL, Canada's Global Innovation Cluster for digital technologies, is proud to enable and showcase transformative solutions that are leveraging AI to make significant advances across Canada's health space. This includes $26M of recently announced projects using AI to improve patient outcomes, increase access and create a more sustainable Canadian health system. Using AI to improve patient outcomes, increase access and create a more sustainable Canadian health system. "Artificial Intelligence is redefining possibilities in healthcare. Since our start in 2018, DIGITAL and our Members have been committed to leveraging AI to deliver Canadians the rapidly evolving benefits from innovative, accessible and effective AI-supported health solutions," said Sue Paish, CEO of DIGITAL. "The technologies emerging from our investments are crucial to delivering healthcare services that are more responsive, effective and accessible for all Canadians." Through commitments of over $200M in AI-powered solutions since 2018, DIGITAL has propelled the development, delivery and adoption of made-in-Canada AI solutions across the health care, natural resources and agriculture sectors. These investments have resulted in over 130 AI-enabled products and services in market benefitting Canadian companies and Canadians. DIGITAL is also addressing the skills and talent gap, having provided pathways for over 11,000 Canadians to digital-based career paths including increasing AI-based skillsets and digital leadership. In healthcare, DIGITAL is enhancing patient care and expanding access to critical health services in both rural and urban communities through $26M in recently announced investments in AI-based health solutions, including: Improving Healthcare Access for Rural Canadians Speeding Up Clinical Trials Advancing Wound Care Enhancing Home-based Care with LLMs "Our government is committed to helping businesses and researchers have the tools they need to harness the power of AI, while ensuring the technology is safe and benefits Canadians," said the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. "This is why we are proud to support DIGITAL as it works to leverage AI to make significant advances in creating cutting-edge healthcare innovations that benefit all Canadians." By enabling these cutting-edge healthcare innovations, DIGITAL is actualizing the potential for AI to revolutionize health care and improve the lives of millions of Canadians and people around the world. DIGITAL's role in convening some of the most innovative, Canadian-led digital technology consortiums comprised of industry, academia and government partners is supporting Canada's global leadership in ethical and responsible deployment of AI, while fostering a more innovative and competitive Canadian economy. About DIGITAL DIGITAL, Canada's Global Innovation Cluster for digital technologies, grows Canadian businesses through the development, adoption and deployment of Canadian-made technologies and by working with industry to develop a digitally skilled workforce to positively impact lives across our country. We bring together businesses, academia, community and government agencies to solve some of industry and society's biggest challenges – better and faster than any single organization can do on its own. Through a powerful model that combines cross-sector collaboration, Canadian IP creation and results-based co-investment, we unlock the potential of Canadian industry to lead and succeed in the digital world. Ahead of the curve starts here. For more information, visit digitalsupercluster.ca Access this release in French here. SOURCE DIGITAL |