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Toronto-based AI company Cohere has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Québec Ministry of Cybersecurity and Digital Technology to explore the use of AI to enhance the province’s public service. This non-binding agreement is aimed at strategizing digital sovereignty and the responsible integration of AI in the public sector. While the partnership is exploratory with no financial implications, it involves exchanges, workshops, and discussions to understand AI’s potential in public administration. This initiative aligns with Québec’s digital sovereignty plan and its five-year strategy to integrate AI, focusing on data security, legal frameworks, and talent development. Cohere, known for its multilingual models, is also working with Montréal AI institute Mila to integrate cultural context from Québec French into AI models.