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TechnologyPublished: 30 October 2026 at 10:10

Canada joins EU supercomputer network to advance artificial intelligence

Canada has joined the European Union's supercomputer network so that its companies, startups and researchers can use European computing power for artificial intelligence (AI) development. The partnership also aims to gradually reduce dependence on US tech giants.

Canada has become part of the European Union's supercomputer network. The move gives Canadian companies, startups and researchers access to European computing capacity that can be used to develop artificial intelligence (AI). Supercomputers are extremely powerful computing systems needed for building complex AI solutions.

Aims of the partnership

The main goal of the cooperation is to strengthen ties between Canada and Europe in the field of AI. It is also meant to gradually reduce dependence on American technology giants and their infrastructure. In this way, both sides seek to widen their options beyond those offered by US companies.

Who runs the network

The EU supercomputer network is managed by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, a public and private sector initiative. The source text is cut off at this point, so no further details on its work or on the terms of Canada's participation are available.

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