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The NDP government will spend $100 million over five years to grow the artificial intelligence (AI) sector in Alberta.

Premier Rachel Notley, who made the announcement in Calgary on Wednesday, said the investment is part of a “made-in-Alberta technology diversification plan” aimed at keeping the province at the forefront of the global technology revolution. Alberta is already attracting AI tech talent and investment from around the world — Google DeepMind, the Royal Bank of Canada and Mitsubishi have all opened Edmonton-based research facilities — but Notley said the province needs to support new companies and help them commercialize or risk getting left behind.

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“Without investment, we are at significant risk of losing our competitive advantage. Without a long-term commitment and a plan for a diversified commitment, Alberta could easily be surpassed by the Ontarios and Quebecs of the world,” Notley said.