Appointment of New Members to the Scientific Leadership Team
Obvia is pleased to announce the appointment of two members of its research community to its governance bodies: one as Scientific Director and the other as Co-Lead of a research axis.
Environmental Impacts of AI: The Social Justice and Artificial Intelligence Research Chair Brings Together International Experts in Paris
Established in 2019 by Obvia, the Fondation Abeona and the École normale supérieure – PSL, the Chair is taking stock of an exceptional body of work carried out between Paris and Quebec.
Six New Research Projects Funded Through the Seed Funding Program – Stream 3
Following the third edition of its Seed Funding Program, launched in February 2026, Obvia is pleased to announce its support for six new research projects, bringing the total number of funded projects to seventeen.
Obvia Welcomes the Launch of Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Obvia welcomes the unveiling of Canada’s new Artificial Intelligence Strategy, which builds on the initiatives undertaken over the past year to define national priorities for AI.
Obvia and Jeunes en Tête are pooling their expertise to explore the impacts of artificial intelligence on young people’s mental health
Obvia and the Fondation Jeunes en Tête are announcing a collaboration focused on issues related to artificial intelligence and youth mental health. The goal is to structure this dialogue by bringing together their respective and complementary areas of expertise.
Obvia’s Student Community Mobilized Through a Series of Initiatives to Showcase Scientific Research
Over the past few weeks, several student initiatives supported by Obvia have brought together the next generation of researchers around major issues related to artificial intelligence and digital technologies.
Obvia Community Scientific Day: A Collective Reflection on the Impacts of Mobilizing Knowledge for the Benefit of Communities, Organizations and Society
The second edition of Obvia’s Community Scientific Day highlighted the expertise and initiatives of its members, who contribute to anticipating the societal impacts of AI and digital technologies and promoting responsible innovation.
Obvia Awards Two New Postdoctoral Training Fellowships
Following the eighth edition of its Postdoctoral Training Fellowship, Obvia is pleased to announce that two new postdoctoral researchers have been awarded $50,000 in funding for a 12-month, non-renewable period.
AI Governance and Ethics in the Age of Autonomous Systems
The risks associated with AI are evolving rapidly as systems move beyond simple chatbots toward increasingly autonomous agentic models capable of independently planning actions, accessing external tools, and interacting with other systems.
Louise Blais Appointed Quebec’s Envoy for the Review of CUSMA
Louise Blais, Diplomat-in-Residence at the Graduate School of International and Global Studies and Chair of Obvia’s Steering Committee, has been appointed Quebec’s envoy for the CUSMA review process.