Detecting Vulnerabilities in Generative AI

This project, a collaboration between 3Tenets Consulting Inc. and Dr. Wenjing Zhang from the University of Guelph, seeks to address emerging security and privacy vulnerabilities associated with the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) in enterprise environments. The initiative will focus on developing a prototype Privacy Leakage Assessment (PLA) Toolkit to evaluate and mitigate risks […]

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Scaling USA-NPN Sampling Design using LLM Agents

This project, part of the Global AI Alliance for Climate Action, aims to improve how the USA National Phenology Network (USA-NPN) collects and balances seasonal plant and animal data. By using large language models (LLMs) and AI-driven workflows, the project will help guide citizen scientists toward underrepresented species and locations, addressing gaps in the current […]

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Enhancing the Accuracy and Interpretability of Canadian Macro-Financial Tail Risk Forecasts via Multi-Quantile Deep Learning with Feature Engineering to Monitor Systemic Risks at the Bank of Canada

Crises risks are notoriously hard to quantify. Yet, when systemic crises materialize, for instance the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), the cost for the economy and the society can be huge, with protracted recessions and financial hardships for firms and households. Thus, it is essential for public authorities to monitor and proactively address systemic risks, thereby […]

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Assessing the Risks of Self-Reinforcing Attacks on Generative AI Systems

(1) the main activities of the partner ServiceNow develops a platform for client organizations to manage and automate large-scale processes across various industries. In 2020, ServiceNow acquired Element AI to strengthen its presence in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) research landscape and the Canadian AI ecosystem. This acquisition enabled the development of AI-driven products that improve […]

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Avian pathogen and parasite mapping in Alberta

This project addresses the need for clear baseline data of infections impacting avian populations, and the need for clear, thorough, and detailed reports on infection prevalence, affected avian species, and locations of infection occurrences from wildlife rehabilitation centres. Our goal is to develop clear baseline measures of three major health impacts to avian biodiversity in […]

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Expanding dietary supplement Market Opportunities

The intern will focus on commercial and business development efforts in promoting a product line of dietary supplements manufactured by Kondor Pharma Inc. to the Canadian market. This involves the leveraging of the intern’s academic and professional experience gained from his recent Master of Science in Management (innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship). Kondor Pharma Inc. uses […]

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Adaptive ML-Driven Detection of Scheduled Task Anomalies and Automated Threat Attribution

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, attackers increasingly exploit scheduled tasks to maintain persistence and evade detection. Traditional security measures struggle to distinguish between legitimate and malicious task executions, especially when attackers modify execution parameters. Additionally, identifying and attributing threats to known adversaries remains a complex and resource-intensive process, relying heavily on human analysts and […]

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Evaluating Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Sustainable Cropping Systems

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly nitrous oxide (N2O), pose significant challenges to sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation. This project investigates the impact of crop management practices on N2O emissions and productivity in contrasting agroecosystems in Canada and Argentina. Using data from the Elora Research Station in Ontario and field trials in Balcarce, Argentina, the […]

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Microbiome product manufacturing

Emma Allen-Vercoe has established a world leading capability to grow microbes in a controlled environment. The intent of our newly established Biotech company – NuBiyota – will be to translate this exciting capability into a therapeutic product. The project we are proposing will leverage Kathleen’s expertise and experience in professor Allen-Vercoe’s lab, combined with the […]

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