Synopsis
Canada helped pioneer modern artificial intelligence and remains home to one of the world's deepest AI research ecosystems, but can Canada convert its AI leadership into a competitive advantage for its screen industries? Bringing together the leadership of the Vector Institute, Canada’s globally-renowned AI research institute, and OCADU, Canada’s largest and oldest art and design university, this conversation explores what a Canadian AI-powered screen economy could look like, from sovereign compute and rights-cleared cultural data to new production tools, business models and creative possibilities. The discussion asks not simply how the entertainment industry will use AI, but whether Canada can help shape what the AI-enabled entertainment industry becomes.