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Science, technology, education, social innovation, design & other vices. Building research partnerships at ‪@uoft.bsky.social‬ @uoftcompsci.bsky.social‬ ‪@uoftmscac.bsky.social‬. He/him.

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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
In London on Aug. 26 for TechWorks UK's Semiconductors to Systems Summit. Looking forward to a day of collaboration with innovators from the semiconductor ecosystem and sharing how @uoftcompsci.bsky.social and @uoftmscac.bsky.social drive innovation through collaborative R&D initiatives. #S2S26
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U of T Department of Computer Science @uoftcompsci.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Ontario’s EV future depends on turning breakthrough research into real-world technologies. The Electric Vehicle Innovation Ontario (EVIO) Program’s second call for proposals is now open, connecting industry and postdocs to tackle EV challenges. bit.ly/EVIO-CFP2026
Technician inspecting and soldering an electric vehicle battery pack in a workshop.
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Hiring a Research & Business Development Officer for @uoftmscac.bsky.social at @uoftcompsci.bsky.social. Our partners all have hard R&D problems that academic-industry collaboration is uniquely positioned to solve. Applications close July 4. jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-...
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Research and Business Development Officer
Research and Business Development Officer
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
We're hiring a Strategic Engagement Manager at @utoronto.ca @uoftcompsci.bsky.social (#1 in Canada). Drive strategic comms & marketing for world-class research partnerships and the MScAC program. Applications close June 24. jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-...
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Strategic Engagement Manager
Strategic Engagement Manager
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Alex Usher @alexusherhesa.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
This is very cheeky.
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If universities are integral to industrial strategy, should government more closely scrutinise mergers? - LSE Impact
Considering the growing interest in institutional mergers in higher education & the sector’s economic value, should such moves should be subject CMA regulation?
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56 The Iranian-born author of the acclaimed graphic novel and film offered a deeply personal account of Iran's Islamic Revolution. www.dw.com/en/marjane-s...
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Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56
The Iranian-born author of the acclaimed graphic novel and film offered a deeply personal account of Iran's Islamic Revolution.
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
I remember almost giving up on Diamandis & Kotler's Abundance. It's not even ironic how that 2012 jumble of techno-optimism and techno-philanthropy quickly became a neoliberal fever dream: not long after it came out, COVID-19 and its aftermath made much of it feel quaint, misguided, irrelevant.
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Unofficial TorontoStar (All News) @torontostar-rss.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Students protest cuts to amount of OSAP grants they can receive
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Students protest cuts to amount of OSAP grants they can receive
The current proportion of OSAP funding is about 85 per cent grants to 15 per cent loans. Starting this fall students will receive a maximum of 25 per cent of
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Proud to share the announcement of the AMD–U of T Research Lab, a landmark partnership in AI and high-performance computing. Years of deepening collaboration, 57+ MScAC projects, and a shared belief about what academia & industry can achieve together. @utoronto.ca web.cs.toronto.edu/news-events/...
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U of T and AMD launch dedicated AI and computing research lab
The lab will see AMD invest in 100 research projects over three years, tackling some of the most pressing challenges in AI and computing.
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Alex Bozikovic @alexbozikovic.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
How many times will @thestar.com repeat this false number about the Ontario Science Centre? It is not 400,000 SF. It is less than 300,000. The old building is 568,000. This is aggressive and transparent spin from the government. www.thestar.com/news/gta/dou...
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Doug Ford’s new Science Centre: How the architects came up with the design of the $1B building
Doron Meinhard, one of the partners at Toronto’s Hariri Pontarini Architects, said the building will be the "embodiment of science."
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
I walk past MaRS most days and that dented sign has been like that for maybe two years now. Broken window theory is not about crime so much as care. Small neglect signals larger drift, how quickly we turn our attention to the next big, shiny thing, and leave the rest quietly weathering behind.
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Modern science undoing the damage of 19th-century "science": Floreana tortoises are back home after 180 years. Such an incredible moment for conservation. And yes, I'm still processing that I saw some of these same magnificent creatures on Santa Cruz back in December. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years
The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island.
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
The Torment Nexus energy is strong here: when your defence of AI reads like a cost-benefit analysis in which the tragic inefficiency of human childhood is the problem your product solves, you may want a media coach before the next interview. gizmodo.com/sam-altman-k...
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Sam Altman: Know What Else Used a Lot of Energy? Human Civilization
The OpenAI CEO, very smart, brushed away concerns about AI's environmental impact with one hell of a take.
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
U of T–led EVIO is strengthening Canada’s position in the global EV market by funding industry-embedded research and talent development. A strong example of the kind of applied research engagement also central to @uoftmscac.bsky.social. betakit.com/this-u-of-t-...
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This U of T-led program is helping Canada find its place in the global EV market | BetaKit
The EVIO program will park grad students with EV companies to keep the best talent at home.
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
U of T's EVIO project is embedding 40 grad students from 8 Ontario universities into EV companies for 8+ months. $8M in funding aims to bridge the gap between research and commercialisation, accelerating Canada's position in the global EV market. thevarsity.ca/2026/01/18/h...
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How U of T graduate students are accelerating Canada’s EV future
New $8 million initiative aims to close gap between academic innovation and commercial deployment
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Thor Benson @thorbenson.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
I guess it's fitting that it's a reimagined, worse version of someone else's artwork
Time person of the year cover for 2025
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
On behalf of @utoronto.ca, join us with Karim Bardeesy for an important announcement on a new electric vehicle innovation program on Fri, Dec 12, 10:00 am at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus. RSVP: luma.com/nqxb9aqd
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Special Announcement - Advancing Electric Vehicle Innovation · Luma
Announcement - Join the University of Toronto, alongside Karim Bardeesy [Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Member of Parliament for…
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Here are the 400+ ways Canada’s government is currently using AI. "The registry only includes notable AI projects, and not uses the government has deemed “low-risk” such as spell-check or virtual assistants." betakit.com/here-are-the...
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Here are the 400+ ways Canada’s government is currently using AI | BetaKit
Ottawa’s new AI register promises to track how the feds are using, and testing, AI systems.
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
The Centre for Active Transportation is running focus groups to explore why people stop or reduce cycling. These 90-minute sessions aim to understand factors influencing cycling decisions, plus what might encourage people to cycle again. tinyurl.com/CyclingAttritionUofT
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Cycling Attrition Focus Groups - Expression of Interest
The Centre for Active Transportation, in collaboration with the City of Toronto and the University of Toronto, is seeking participants for 90 minute focus group sessions to learn more about the reason...
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
This article by @simov.bsky.social on Black and Muslim Italians navigating post-Brexit Britain brings double consciousness into the realities of global mobility. It's a sharp, thoughtful take on how opportunity, recognition, and belonging collide. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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Meritocracy, Recognition and Double Consciousness: Why Black and Muslim Italians Move to (and Sometimes Leave) Post‐Brexit Britain
This article rethinks meritocratic ideology as practical knowledge that transforms through biographies of social and geographical mobility. Drawing on 37 interviews with Black and Muslim Italians liv....
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U of T Department of Computer Science @uoftcompsci.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Exciting insights from the next generation of innovators! Hear Master of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC) student Ashka Shah discuss her research to detect a type of lymphoma from blood using DNA signatures in this recent radio interview. Listen at 21:43: www.iheart.com/podcast/962-...
Master of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC) student Ashka Shah stands next to her research poster at the Department of Computer Science’s Applied Research in Action (ARIA) Showcase on November 13, 2025.
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Prof. Lazar's talk today at the Gotlieb Distinguished Lecture Series will discuss building accessible digital technologies from the ground up. His work with Adobe and disability rights groups addresses a critical gap in digital accessibility. web.cs.toronto.edu/news-events/...
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Distinguished Lecture Series: Jonathan Lazar, University of Maryland “Methods and Tools for Born-Accessible Design”
Methods and Tools for Born-Accessible Design
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The Biking Lawyer LLP @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
“The simple slap on the wrist of the Highway Traffic Act ticket and penalty is not even administered. How crushing is that to somebody who remains off work after being injured by someone?,” Shellnutt said at the news conference. www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...
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Huge number of dropped charges at Ontario courts amounts to ‘lawlessness’: NDP
Hundreds of thousands of Highway Traffic Act (HTA) charges that were dropped last year are a sign Ontario’s justice system is failing to live up to its basic functions and puts Ontario on the road to ...
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
"Edmonton Public School Board took literally [the] order to get rid of any books with explicit sexual content and came up with an early list of more than 200 titles to comply." www.wonkette.com/p/hero-libra...
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Hero Librarians Protest Book Ban By Obeying In Advance
The United Conservative Party of Alberta has always been at war with the Edmonton Public School Board.
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
The University of Toronto's Department of Computer Science @uoftcompsci.bsky.social is hiring a Research Lab Manager to support the new Vanguard–U of T AI Lab, advancing responsible AI, cognitive systems, autonomous agents, and adaptive LLMs. Apply until Sep. 17: jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-...
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Research Lab Manager
Research Lab Manager
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
This is truly a corporate slap in the face for working artists, right there and then where they're trying to promote their work and make a living. bleedingcool.com/comics/polic...
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Police Called Over A.I. Protest Against Bell's Booth At FanExpo Canada
Police were called over an artists' A.I. protest against Bell's booth at FanExpo Canada. But it's okay, they were Canadian police.
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Alex Bozikovic @alexbozikovic.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Unfortunately, some people think “consultation” means “giving the loudest voices what they want”
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
The AI Task Force has released its final report outlining a human-centred approach to responsible AI adoption at @uoft.bsky.social. It proposes a university-wide data governance strategy and supports AI literacy through curriculum design and faculty development. ai.utoronto.ca/u-of-t-ai-ta...
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Report: Toward an AI-ready University - University of Toronto
Discover U of T's human-centred approach to AI adoption
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U of T Department of Computer Science @uoftcompsci.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Ilya Sutskever, a @uoft.bsky.social CS alum, now holds four degrees from U of T — BSc, MSc, PhD, and an honorary doctorate. His contributions to AI and its ethical development are reshaping our world. uoft.me/bDH
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Ilya Sutskever, a leader in AI and its responsible development, receives U of T honorary degree
From co-authoring seminal research papers to co-founding the research organization that developed ChatGPT, few people have been as influential in shaping the artificial intelligence landscape — and co...
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U of T Department of Computer Science @uoftcompsci.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
. @uoft.bsky.social’s Department of Computer Science is 60! Our recent celebration brought together alumni, friends, students, faculty and staff to reflect on a legacy of innovation — and a future full of possibility. From AI to global education, CS is shaping what’s next.
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Sixty years strong: U of T computer science celebrates a storied legacy and bold future
U of T’s Department of Computer Science marked the close of its 60th anniversary with a heartfelt celebration, honouring its legacy and imagining the next era of tech innovation. 
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
"The Research Integrity Risk Index, described in a preprint on arXiv last month, categorizes institutions according to how many of their papers are retracted and how many are published in journals delisted from the scholarly databases Scopus and Web of Science." www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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‘Integrity index’ flags universities with high retraction rates
A score based on indicators related to research quality could help to prevent institutions gaming the metrics that feed into conventional rankings.
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Proud to see @uoftmscac.bsky.social play a key role in launching a strategic AI research partnership between Vanguard and @uoft.bsky.social. A milestone for AI innovation in financial services—benefiting investors, Canada, and global financial services. web.cs.toronto.edu/news-events/...
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Vanguard and University of Toronto announce strategic artificial intelligence research partnership
Vanguard today announced a new research initiative in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto to advance AI research and innovation for investors and the fin...
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
And a charter challenge shouldn’t be too far now. Also shocked by the motion to remove consequences for false applications. www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-h...
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Council approves expanded protest-free ‘bubble zones’
After eight hours of debate, councillors voted to create optional 50-metre bubble zones around places of worship, schools and child care centres
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Those who oppose bike lanes in urban centres because (they claim) they cause congestion should just LOOK at bike lanes every now and then: rush hour, 8 people on bikes take up as much space as 2 ½ single-occupancy vehicles.
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
"Working at the school was a 'third job' for many of her instructors, who might have hundreds of students, said Marie, and she did not want to embarrass her teacher" www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/t...
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The Professors Are Using ChatGPT, and Some Students Aren’t Happy About It
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U of T Department of Computer Science @uoftcompsci.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Three papers with authors from the @uoft.bsky.social Department of Computer Science are among the 25 most cited of the 21st century, according to a recent analysis by @nature.com. 📄
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Three papers authored by U of T computer scientists among the most cited of the 21st century: Nature
An analysis by the journal Nature of the 25 most-cited papers of the century included three papers with authors from the U of T Department of Computer Science. 
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
"An insult to life itself." www.indiewire.com/criticism/mo...
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What Makes Studio Ghibli Special Can Never Be Replicated by AI — Just Look at ‘Princess Mononoke’
"Princess Mononoke" and its IMAX rerelease has shown why Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki's art can't be replicated by AI
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U of T Department of Computer Science @uoftcompsci.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Ahead of International Women’s Day, we are highlighting some of the outstanding women of @uoftcompsci.bsky.social. From faculty to students, each of these women is driving innovation and excellence in various fields across computer science. Discover more: 🔗 uoft.me/bn4 🔗 uoft.me/bn0
Composite of six headshots of women against a background of computer nodes. Top row from left to right is Sanja Fidler, Anwar Hithnawi, Zhijing Jin. Bottom row from left to right is Sarah Kushner, Sheila McIlraith, Simone Percy.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Dr Seuss in 1941 knew what was going on.
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Ontario's democracy is weakened by first-past-the-post. This outdated system leaves many voices unheard, distorting the true will of the people. (Bonus chart for the 2022 Toronto mayoral election.)
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Oliver Moore @oliver-moore.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Plough operators leaving their machine so it blocks a streetcar is pretty much where Toronto is these days — apart from the unlikelihood of actually seeing a plough
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Tabatha Southey🇨🇦 @tabathasouthey.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
And not one of the polite ones. We’ve written a response to @nytimes.com’s Peter Baker and every other American who is taking the annexation of Canada as a fun thought experiment. Here in @foreignpolicy.com with my daughter @alicesouthey.com. Gift link.
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Canada Would Like a Word About Trump’s Threats
Americans should stop treating attacks on their neighbor as a joke.
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Sergey Frolov🇺🇦 @spinespresso.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
There is a particular method of deception that Chetan Nayak's version of Station Q uses. While you are focusing on the Q claim in front of you that looks fishy, they overwhelm you with a new one. Let's call it the 'fake it till you fake it' technique. Here is how it goes... 🧵
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Gautam Chettiar, an MScAC student at @uoft.bsky.social @uoftcompsci.bsky.social, is revolutionizing enterprise info retrieval at AMD with a state-of-the-art chatbot using LLMs. This innovation boosts scalability, precision, and accuracy in documentation indexing. mscac.utoronto.ca/news/the-fut...
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The Future of Enterprise Workflows: Graduate Researcher Builds Smarter Systems for Smarter Workplaces - University of Toronto MScAC
In an era of exponential data growth, organizations face the pressing challenge of efficiently managing and retrieving internal information. Large enterprises, where employees depend on extensive documentation for daily decisions, often find traditional search tools inadequate. Recognizing this issue, Gautam Chettiar, an MSc in Applied Computing (MScAC) student at the University of Toronto, began an […]
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
The MScAC program at @uoft.bsky.social connects world-class innovators with industry leaders. Partners like AMD, Trend Micro, and Sanofi value our students' strong foundation and innovative mindset, which help tackle challenges and drive success. uoft.me/Expo2025
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Toronto’s Top Tech Companies Tap into U of T’s Applied Computing Talent - University of Toronto MScAC
Leading companies from the Toronto tech scene gathered at the 2025 MScAC Internship Expo to meet the next generation of world-class innovators.   During this week-long event, nearly 50 industry-leadin...
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dnlgvn.bsky.social @dnlgvn.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Willem Atack, an MScAC student at @uoft.bsky.social, is transforming energy forecasting with his deep learning model at BAM. This innovation enhances short-term electric load forecasts, promising big impacts for the energy industry and financial markets. mscac.utoronto.ca/news/how-dee...
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How Deep Learning Is Transforming Energy Forecasting: Graduate Research at BAM Drives Sustainable Decision-Making - University of Toronto MScAC
Predicting electricity demand is a critical challenge for energy companies. Accurate forecasting of electricity demand, or load, is essential for optimizing market strategies, especially in the natura...
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