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May 14, 2026 SparkMind AI Education hosted another interactive AI workshop for young students. In this 30-minute session, students explored the topic “How Do Machines Learn?” through simple explanations, discussions, and hands-on activities. Participants learned how machines use data and patterns to learn from humans, while also being introduced to the idea of supervised learning using labeled data. Through activities such as sorting images and identifying clues, students exp

On May 8th, 2026. I interviewed Rishabh Sharma who is an Undergraduate researcher at University of Waterloo and is building AI/tech focused startup “ Tolaris Labs”. I asked about concerns surrounding the growing popularity of “vibe coding” and whether it may discourage students from pursuing computer science. Mr. Sharma stressed that coding will never become obsolete, even with rapid advancements in AI. Speaking from his experience as a Waterloo computer science student, he

May 2, 2026, Toronto, Ms Zifei Han transitioned from a graduate degree in data science of University of Toronto to working in AI consulting at Deloitte, from being a researcher at CMU to starting her own business, founding an AI education company, and having her project win a major award. She then pursued a PhD in AI in Singapore. As an AI entrepreneur and researcher in Toronto, she shared her experiences and insights on ecosystem of AI Entrepreneurship.

Who is Mr. Barry Hillier? Barry Hillier is an AI entrepreneur focused on building innovative technologies that improve how people interact with digital systems. With a strong interest in automation and intelligent solutions, he works on developing tools that make complex processes simpler and more efficient. His work reflects a forward-thinking approach to the growing impact of artificial intelligence in everyday life.

Event Date: April 25, 2025 Event Leaders: Darren Zhang, Alex Song, Jack Arruda, Philip Arruda During this SparkMind workshop, children were introduced to the basics of artificial intelligence (AI) through a fun, interactive presentation designed specifically for ages 3–10. Using simple language, colorful visuals, and guided questions, we helped children understand the difference between things made by humans (“artificial”) and things found in nature, building a foundation f

AI is becoming increasingly present in our day to day lives. From intelligent assistants to self-driving cars, artificial intelligence changes our perception of reality and education. However, the development of this field gives rise to a lot of important questions regarding artificial intelligence and its impact on our society. When it comes to artificial intelligence, privacy is a big topic of discussion. AI systems use large amounts of data for development and store a con