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New Media Manitoba Hires AI Initiatives Manager
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New Media Manitoba hired Les Klassen as senior manager of AI initiatives and services at the end of October, the association said. Prairies Economic Development Canada announced more than $2.3 million in October to expand StudioLab xR and integrate AI training and services. The funding and new role aim to help small- and medium-sized enterprises adopt AI, bring products to market, and grow Manitoba's digital media workforce.
Key Points
- 1Hires Les Klassen to lead AI adoption across Manitoba's interactive digital media sector
- 2Secures $2.3 million federal support to expand StudioLab xR and AI training capabilities
- 3Enables SMEs to implement AI, develop products, and access workforce training for job growth
Scoring Rationale
Local funding and official hire drive relevance, but regional scope and incremental novelty limit broader impact.
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