AI research institute founded by Yoshua Bengio vandalized in Montreal

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Dozens of windows were smashed. A graffiti reading “Burn the Data Centers" was also painted.

All In, one of Canada's largest AI and tech summits, gets underway in Montreal, Sept. 16, 2026.

One vandal was caught by police. More are being tracked.

MILA is a strong advocate of AI regulations and designs for safety.

From their website:

"Mila is a community of more than 1,400 researchers specializing in machine learning and dedicated to scientific excellence and innovation."

They're also strong proponents of AI and integrating AI into society. They're just as bad as the AI companies themselves.