Police investigate vandalism at Montreal AI institute as summit opens
Mila vandalism in Montreal raises security concerns at Quebec AI institute Police probe smashed windows as investigators seek footage and more suspects
Montreal police are investigating vandalism at the Quebec artificial intelligence institute Mila after a building in the RosemontLa PetitePatrie borough was damaged late Tuesday night.
According to police, officers on patrol found smashed windows and graffiti on the SaintUrbain Street building near SaintZotique Street West. Investigators believe about 10 people were involved, and a 25yearold woman was arrested near the scene and taken into custody for questioning.
Police said they will continue collecting evidence and checking for surveillance footage. The incident happened as one of Canada’s major AI and tech summits began in Montreal, where Mila founder Yoshua Bengio is scheduled to speak later in the week.