Canada’s AI minister says he’s more worried about creating unicorns than monopolies
Speaking at BetaKit’s Most Ambitious: Town Hall, Evan Solomon said he wants to reward companies taking risks.
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Databricks and Ada execs on what’s fuelling the Gen Z AI backlash
Reynold Xin and Mike Murchison say there is space for students to reframe their relationship to AI.
The next-generation software powering GM’s vehicles is being built in the GTA
Senior Manager explains how General Motors built the largest automotive engineering centre in Canada.
WonderFi clears final regulatory hurdle to be acquired by Robinhood
More than a year after inking the deal, it’s finally slated to close on June 1.
Canada’s AI champion Cohere is standing up the load-bearing walls of our economy
The Toronto AI firm says that these days, the Canadian flag is a good brand.
At Most Ambitious: Town Hall, Canadian tech’s future came into sharper focus
Canada’s AI minister, leaders of Waabi and Xanadu spoke to sold-out crowd at BetaKit’s TTW kickoff event.
There is no sovereignty without technology
Plus: Bill C-22 threatens to drive tech firms out of Canada.
Canada injects millions into AI research program amid “global war” for talent
A $24-million investment will support 20 new appointees to CIFAR’s AI Chair program.
Wealthsimple unveils new family and business products as it broadens banking push
At Wealthsimple Presents, company says it wants to be the platform for your entire financial life.
Intuit lays off 17 percent of its global workforce
TurboTax parent puts resources behind “big bets” that come with strategic AI focus.
Xanadu strikes deal to raise up to $300 million USD
Toronto firm announces the deal the same day it claims quantum breakthrough.
Quantum Bridge raises $8 million USD to prepare for “Q-Day”
Series A funding will help U of T spinout scale its Q-Day-ready encryption method.
Lightspeed completes year one of transformation plan with revenue beat, earnings miss
Retail tech firm focuses on key markets with share price down 20 percent on the year.
N49P’s $25-million USD first close for Fund IV will help it hunt more “diamonds in the rough”
Toronto VC firm aims to raise $70 million to invest in more nascent tech startups.
Relay secures $50 million USD to bring more small businesses to its banking platform
Toronto FinTech firm aims to build “financial command centre” for self-made small businesses.