TD’s Layer 6 Wins Spotify RecSys Challenge 2018
The Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence has officially congratulated TD’s Layer 6 on securing victory in the prestigious Spotify RecSys Challenge 2018. This achievement marks a historic milestone, as Layer 6 becomes the first team to win the competition for two consecutive years. The announcement highlights the significant contributions of Layer 6, a founding partner of the Vector Institute, to Canada’s growing artificial intelligence ecosystem. Key figures involved include Vector co-founders Jordan Jacobs and Tomi Poutanen, who are recognized as brilliant researchers and entrepreneurs driving innovation within the sector. Dr. Garth Gibson, President and CEO of the Vector Institute, expressed pride in collaborating with such talented individuals and emphasized their role in advancing AI capabilities. The win underscores the technical prowess of Layer 6 in developing advanced recommendation systems and reinforces the strong partnership between financial institutions like TD Bank and academic research bodies in fostering technological breakthroughs. This success story serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts strengthening Canada's position as a global leader in artificial intelligence research and application.
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TD’s Layer 6 Wins Spotify RecSys Challenge 2018
The Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence has officially congratulated TD’s Layer 6 on securing victory in the prestigious Spotify RecSys Challenge 2018. This achievement marks a historic milestone, as Layer 6 becomes the first team to win the competition for two consecutive years. The announcement highlights the significant contributions of Layer 6, a founding partner of the Vector Institute, to Canada’s growing artificial intelligence ecosystem. Key figures involved include Vector co-founders Jordan Jacobs and Tomi Poutanen, who are recognized as brilliant researchers and entrepreneurs driving innovation within the sector. Dr. Garth Gibson, President and CEO of the Vector Institute, expressed pride in collaborating with such talented individuals and emphasized their role in advancing AI capabilities. The win underscores the technical prowess of Layer 6 in developing advanced recommendation systems and reinforces the strong partnership between financial institutions like TD Bank and academic research bodies in fostering technological breakthroughs. This success story serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts strengthening Canada's position as a global leader in artificial intelligence research and application.
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