News Summary

Toronto-based artificial intelligence company Cohere has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Québec Ministry of Cybersecurity and Digital Technology. This partnership, which is exploratory and non-financial, aims to strategize the integration of AI into the province’s public sector to enhance digital sovereignty. Cohere will conduct workshops and discussions to explore AI’s potential applications in public services. This collaboration aligns with the Québec government’s ongoing digital sovereignty and AI integration plans, which include data security, legal frameworks, and skills development. Cohere’s focus on multilingual models and their prior initiative with Montréal AI institute Mila are key to this new venture.