Sweden's Ericsson launches AI lab in Canada

Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson on Thursday announced the launch of its "global artificial intelligence accelerator" in Montreal, where other tech heavyweights like Google, Facebook and Microsoft have invested in AI research and development. The specialized lab will focus on "using AI and automation technologies to create data-driven, intelligent products and services" -- work that will specifically impact 5G networks, the company said in a statement. "Maturing AI capabilities will have a significant impact on 5G and existing networks' automation and evolution," said the head of Ericsson Canada, Graham Osborne.

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