Telus and feds announce AI data cluster in B.C. to boost ‘sovereign’ computing power

Plan unveiled for 'sovereign AI data centre' cluster in Kamloops, Vancouver

Vancouver and Kamloops will be home to a new data centre cluster under a planned partnership announced by the federal government and Telus.

Telus and Feds Announce AI Data Cluster in BC to Boost ‘Sovereign’ Computing Power

Canada’s artificial intelligence minister says the Liberal government is aware of risks involved in a major investment in AI data centres in British Columbia, but taking such chances are necessary for the country to remain competitive globally. Evan Solomon and Vancouver-based telecom giant Telus announced the plans for three B.C. facilities on Monday in what’s described as a bid to boost Canada’s sovereign computing and artificial-intelligence …

Ottawa taps TELUS to help build sovereign AI computing power

Telecommunications giant TELUS is moving forward on plans to grow its AI data centre footprint in B.C, with an expansion in Kamloops and the launch of new facilities in Mount Pleasant and downtown Vancouver.

AI data centre project will help build ‘soveriegn’ computing, minister says - National

The project announced will involve three facilities in B.C. which Telus says will deliver "one of the world’s most powerful and sustainable AI infrastructure clusters."

AI announcement promises 'significant' jobs, economic growth to B.C.

Telus and government officials claim this is "one of the most significant economic and technology announcements B.C. has seen in years."

Telus and feds announce AI data cluster in B.C. to boost ‘sovereign’ computing power

VANCOUVER - The federal government and Telus have announced plans for a large-scale AI data centre project in British Columbia they say will boost Canada's sovereign computing and artificial-intelligence infrastructure.