AI systems<\/a> on both sides of the world.<\/p>\nThis includes examining opportunities for collaborations on areas of shared strategic importance, such as biomedicine, and working with like-minded countries on models for collaboration on compute capability.<\/p>\n
How compute technology will drive science and innovation<\/h3>\n Compute is a vital component in the development of AI, enabling a wide range of tasks from processing data to training the latest wave of AI models, making access to computing power increasingly essential.<\/p>\n
Given the rapid development of technology, access to compute power is also a vital tool in conducting state-of-the-art research.<\/p>\n
The agreement also highlights the importance of close collaboration on sustainability in compute, particularly given the significant resources which are required and the subsequent need for improved energy efficiency and measures which will work to reduce associated carbon emissions and environmental impacts.<\/p>\n
In marking the new partnership on compute, the UK and Canada have also planned to explore collaboration opportunities on areas of shared importance like climate research and biomedicine.<\/p>\n
Strengthening UK and Canada ties<\/h3>\n Alongside today\u2019s agreement on compute, the UK and Canada have also signed a refreshed partnership to further strengthen wider collaboration on science and innovation.<\/p>\n
This agreement identifies several key technologies such as quantum, AI, semiconductors, engineering biology, and clean energy technology, where the UK and Canada will redouble efforts to foster research and bring innovative new solutions to market to help tackle shared global challenges.<\/p>\n
An additional focus on scientific diplomacy will see both countries exchanging expertise on issues such as international standards, governance and regulation of new technologies, helping to inform discussions with international forums such as the G7 and G20.<\/p>\n
UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Michelle Donelan said: \u201cThe UK\u2019s unique partnership with Canada across science, innovation, and technology is built on a shared desire to be an active force for good on the global stage.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday\u2019s agreements deepen that relationship even further, as we commit to working side-by-side to address the defining technological challenges of our generation.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCanada and the UK have a deep relationship that encourages collaboration to help both countries thrive,\u201d added Fran\u00e7ois-Phillipe Champagne, Canadian Minister for Innovation, Science, and Industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday\u2019s Memorandums of Understanding on scientific research, innovation, and AI compute will drive positive impacts across all fields of research and innovation, help businesses accelerate commercialisation, and link our leading researchers together.\u201d<\/p>\n
The UK and Canada represent a joint global powerhouse, with combined economies worth \u00a34 trillion.<\/p>\n
The refreshed collaboration on science and innovation agreed upon today re-enforces the joint commitment to work hand-in-glove across science, innovation, and technology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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