About ORAH
Our Vision
To make Ottawa a global leader in responsible AI development, governance, and advocacy.
Our Mission
ORAH seeks to drive the future of ethical AI through education, advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration to advance transparency, accountability, and policy while uniting a community committed to responsible AI solutions and practices in the AI ecosystem.
About the Initiative
AI is transforming innovation across sectors and everyday life but presents a pressing challenge in ethics, governance, privacy, and data protection. As adoption accelerates, embedding responsibility into AI development is no longer optional, it is essential to protect against potential harm while unlocking its full benefits.
The Ottawa Responsible AI Hub (ORAH), a non-profit initiative, provides a platform to advance dialogue, education, advocacy, and collaboration on responsible AI. By bringing together professionals, policymakers, researchers, civil society, and the public, ORAH is uniquely positioned to lead this movement by building a community committed to responsible AI.
Why Ottawa?
Ottawa is Canada's tech hub, home to over 1,700 technology companies, research institutions, and policy think tanks. The city's proximity to federal government bodies and institutions like the National Research Council (NRC), Shopify, and the University of Ottawa's AI + Society Initiative positions it uniquely to lead in responsible AI and digital ethics.
Join the Responsible AI Movement
Be part of shaping the future of ethical AI in Ottawa and beyond. Connect with like-minded professionals, researchers, and advocates.
