THE WHAT? Unilever has opened a global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Laboratory in Toronto, Canada. The UK-based FMCG giant’s new facility has been dubbed Horizon3 Labs and is party of a wider investment in tech across the business.

THE DETAILS The location was chosen for its easy access to ‘vibrant tech talent’, according to a report published by Inside Logistics. The team based at Horizon3 Labs will build on the Dove manufacturer’s current use of AI and machine learning.

THE WHY? Andy Hill, Chief Data Officer, told Inside Logistics, “Unilever is making a significant investment in developing and deploying AI technology across the business, and the launch of Unilever’s AI Lab will expedite the progress we are making globally and enable us to have the right focus on technology innovation.”