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Generative AI
AI labsWhat is generative ai ?Generative AI is a form of artificial intelligence that can generate full text, images, visuals, analyses and reports when prompted by a user. Think of GenAI as a machine that you can give human analytical tasks to, similar to tasks you...
Week 3: Gen AI in the Public Sector: Trends, Risk, Opportunities
GenAI in the Public Sector: Trends, Risks, and Opportunities Last week, we had the incredible opportunity to speak directly with decision-makers from across Canada’s GLAM sector (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) at a national community of interest forum....
Week 2: Why Every Library Needs an AI Strategy
ENGR AI SERIEsWhy every Library needs an ai strategyAI isn’t the future—it’s the present. Public libraries are at a crossroads. In an era shaped by data, automation, and intelligent tools, libraries must evolve—not just to keep up, but to lead. Integrating artificial...
Week 1: Welcome to the ENGR AI Series 🚀
Welcome to the official launch of the #ENGRAISeries! Over the next several weeks, we're bringing powerful, practical AI insights to libraries, small businesses, and public institutions. From visual creation tools to job search strategies and productivity hacks—we're...
Embracing AI: The Path Forward for Suburban Cities Near Tech Hubs
AI labsEmbracing AI: The Path Forward for Suburban Cities Near Tech HubsIn the shadows of North American tech giants, suburban cities like Markham, Pasadena, Mississauga, Cupertino, and Walnut Creek stand at a pivotal moment. As they navigate the cusp of technological...
The Stacks Meet Silicon: When AI comes to the library
AI labsThe Stacks meet Silicon: when ai comes to the library \Imagine a vast library, its shelves overflowing with every book ever written. Now, picture a tireless research assistant who has devoured them all, able to not only recall any detail but also synthesize...
How AI is transforming the energy transmission industry
AI labscooling our overheating world: Powering through climate change using ai-led advancments Three of America’s largest cities recently hired for the hottest job on the market: Chief Heat Officer. With each new summer season, it’s becoming more and more...