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Mila

Montreal, Canada
Founded 1993
800+ employees

About

and aiming for a professional, informative tone: Mila, founded in 1993 by Yoshua Bengio, is a leading Quebec-based research institute specializing in deep learning and generative models, with a particular focus on AI safety and responsible development. The institute coordinates the work of over 140 affiliated professors across multiple universities – including Université de Montréal, McGill, and Polytechnique Montréal – conducting research in areas like natural language processing and machine learning theory. Mila actively translates research into real-world impact through initiatives like the AI Policy Frontline and the TRAIL program, aiming to address critical challenges at the intersection of AI and public policy.

Technology Focus

llm reinforcement learning ai safety

Key People

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Yoshua Bengio

Quick Stats

Founded 1993
Status private
Type research institute