OpenAI is exploring a stronger presence in Canada, including potential offices and data centre investments, according to global affairs chief Chris Lehane. Speaking at Elevate Festival in Toronto, Lehane confirmed the company met this week with AI Minister Evan Solomon and industry leaders to discuss Canada’s sovereign AI ambitions.
Lehane said Canada’s “strong AI talent, energy access, and capital” make it an ideal partner for OpenAI. The U.S.-based firm, which already collaborates with Shopify and has new partnerships with Creative Destruction Lab and the Vancouver Board of Trade, is “listening and learning” as it considers deeper Canadian engagement.
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