Canada Commits $2 Billion to Enhance AI Computing Infrastructure and Support Local Businesses

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- Canadian government commits $2 billion for AI computing power enhancement.
- Minister François-Philippe Champagne claims strategy meets all compute needs.
- Funding includes $1 billion for public supercomputing infrastructure development.
- $300 million allocated for affordable AI compute for small businesses.
- Stakeholders support plans, emphasizing the need for expanded compute capacity.
- Concerns raised about effective fund deployment to benefit local innovators.
- Funding is part of a broader Liberal government AI strategy.
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