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Hugo Larochelle becomes the new Scientific Director of Mila

A new chapter of scientific leadership opens for the Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute

MONTREAL, Sept. 2, 2025 /CNW/ – Mila, the Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, announces the appointment of Hugo Larochelle—Adjunct Professor at the Université de Montréal and former head of Google’s AI research lab in Montreal—to the position of Scientific Director. He officially assumes his duties on September 2, succeeding Laurent Charlin, who had been acting in that capacity since Yoshua Bengio transitioned to the role of founder and Scientific Advisor of Mila.

Hugo Larochelle becomes the new Scientific Director of Mila (CNW Group/Mila - Quebec AI Institute)
Hugo Larochelle becomes the new Scientific Director of Mila (CNW Group/Mila – Quebec AI Institute)

Hugo Larochelle is a pioneer in deep learning and one of Canada’s most respected researchers. He brings a unique understanding of both the workings of major corporate research laboratories and the excellence of the country’s academic AI community.

“I take on my responsibilities today with deep enthusiasm and a sense of duty as Scientific Director of Mila. Our institute is recognized worldwide and is envied by other ecosystems thanks to the quality of our talent and the projects we pursue. As the field of AI evolves at an unprecedented pace, the work carried out at Mila paves the way for major scientific breakthroughs while making a positive contribution to society. I look forward to collaborating with our world–renowned researchers to write the next chapter of artificial intelligence in Quebec and Canada,” said Professor Larochelle.

Hugo Larochelle perfectly embodies the alliance between scientific excellence and a nuanced understanding of major global technological issues,” says Valérie Pisano, President and CEO of Mila. “After nearly ten years spent at some of the world’s largest technology companies, he takes the scientific helm of our institute at a pivotal moment. Canada is currently in a strategic position, and Mila, as one of the most influential institutions in this field in the country, plays a crucial role. Professor Larochelle’s vision—deeply rooted here yet resolutely focused on current challenges and opportunities—will help guide Mila with ambition and responsibility.”

A leading researcher

Hugo Larochelle is among the most influential figures in artificial intelligence in Canada. Trained at the Université de Montréal under the supervision of Yoshua Bengio and later as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Toronto under Geoffrey Hinton, he has made significant contributions to the advancement of deep learning while remaining committed to rigorous, open and socially beneficial science.

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