Saint John touted as ‘hidden gem’ for artificial intelligence
Saint John touted as ‘hidden gem’ for artificial intelligence
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Publish Date: 2026-01-15 05:00:00
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- Saint John is being highlighted as an untapped opportunity for artificial intelligence projects.
- Representatives from Saint John Industrial Parks and the Fibre Centre in Moncton describe the city as a “hidden gem” and “hidden secret” for AI opportunities.
- Frank McKenna, businessman and former premier, credits the historical relationship between the provincial government and NBTel for creating an advantage in unused fibre-optic cable, known as dark fibre.
- This dark fibre is seen as a valuable resource for high-speed data transmission and an opportunity for the city and New Brunswick.
- A provincial government report from 2012 praises NBTel for its milestones in telecommunications, including pioneering internet services and television services in Canada.
