Benjamin Bergen
Benjamin Bergen is a researcher and academic known for his work in the field of cognitive science and artificial intelligence. He has contributed to various studies exploring the intersection of language and machine learning, including a recent study on large language models which highlighted the performance of the GPT-4.5 model in the Turing Test. His research aims to understand the capabilities of AI in simulating human-like interactions, raising important questions about the nature of intelligence and the ethical implications of advanced AI technologies.
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Benjamin Bergen is the CEO of the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association.
Eighteen ideas on how to kickstart the Canadian economy
Canada· 2026-02-24
Benjamin Bergen is leaving his post at the Canadian Council of Innovators to head the lobby group for the private capital sector.
Domestic innovation proponent Ben Bergen leaving CCI to lead private capital advocacy groupCanada· 2025-12-01
Benjamin Bergen is the president of the Council of Canadian Innovators who praised Neil Cawse.
CEO of the Year: Geotab’s Neil Cawse goes from techie to powerhouse strategistCanada· 2025-11-26
Benjamin Bergen is the president of the Council of Canadian Innovators.
Federal Budget 2025: AI, quantum, IP and a global research talent raid operation get fundingCanada· 2025-11-05
Benjamin Bergen, president of the Council of Canadian Innovators, said in September that anything that makes it more challenging for highly skilled workers to go to the U.S. meant an opportunity not only for Canada but other countries as well.
Health measures in federal budget include $5-billion dedicated infrastructure fundCanada· 2025-11-04
Benjamin Bergen emphasized the importance of Canadian companies owning AI systems to drive commercialization and adoption.
Ottawa launches AI task force, moves up deadline to deliver updated national strategyCanada· 2025-09-25
Benjamin Bergen, president of the Council of Canadian Innovators, said the Temporary Foreign Worker Program’s Global Talent Stream is the right mechanism to bring those workers in.
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee could help Canada recruit foreign workers, experts sayCanada· 2025-09-23
Benjamin Bergen is the president of the Council of Canadian Innovators, discussing the impact of taxation on startup confidence.
Tech founders leaving Canada at accelerating rate, survey findsCanada· 2025-09-22
Council of Canadian Innovator president Benjamin Bergen said in a LinkedIn post that despite the rate hike, the organization continues to support the principle that large multinational tech companies must pay their fair share of taxes.
Canadian business groups press Ottawa on digital tax as U.S. bill targets investorsCanada· 2025-05-23
Benjamin Bergen is the president of the Council of Canadian Innovators, a non-partisan group that represents tech companies.
Toronto Centre MP Evan Solomon appointed Canada’s first AI ministerCanada· 2025-05-13
Benjamin Bergen, president of the Council of Canadian Innovators, argued for prioritizing Canadian companies in government data-storage contracts.
Ottawa to work with Canadian cloud providers after industry pushback over U.S. shortlistCanada· 2025-04-21
Benjamin Bergen co-authored a study on large language models that was published in March.
الذكاء الاصطناعي ينجح في اجتياز اختبار "العقل البشري"
United Arab Emirates· 2025-04-13
