Research centre, AI company vandalized ahead of Montreal artificial intelligence summit
Two buildings housing an AI research institute and a software company were vandalized Tuesday night in Montreal, as the city gets set to host Canada's largest AI summit.
Montreal police are investigating vandalism at the Quebec artificial intelligence institute, Mila, with authorities suspecting 10 people were involved. The incident occurred around 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, when patrolling officers discovered a building on Saint-Urbain Street had been damaged. The building, located in the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough, had several windows smashed and graffiti spray-painted on its walls.
A 25-year-old woman was arrested near the scene and will be interviewed to determine her level of involvement. The ongoing investigation includes checking for surveillance cameras and collecting evidence. The vandalism takes place as Canada's largest AI and tech summit commences in the city, with Mila's founder, Yoshua Bengio, scheduled to speak at the event on Thursday.
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