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New Turing Award winner Richard Sutton calls doomers “out of line,” talks path to human-like AI

Sutton joins Canadian peers Yoshua Bengio and Geoffrey Hinton in winning “Nobel Prize of computing.”

Montréal-based tech conference offering 90-percent ticket discounts for women and diverse founders.

Nexara nabs funding from BDC, Novarc strikes a partnership, and Sanctuary AI’s robots get touchy.

Partnership could mark turning point for Ottawa company that saw momentum slow during 2023 downturn.

Prosus to take JustEat Takeaway private and plans to maintain its key brands.

Over 350 tech signatories express support for “Canadian values” of equity and inclusion.

Plus: BDC commits $1B as megadeals keep Canadian VC funding afloat.

Following end of Build Native, access to Build Black Slack channel locked at start of Black History Month.

Calgary company looks to expand global reach and help clients navigate tariffs with new PE owner.

Online car seller has gone through “fair share of existential crises,” but is ready to build again, CEO says.

Canada must diversify its economy. Why not start with the industry contributing $5.1 billion to GDP?

Provincial government pledges “COVID-like” loans for businesses to reach new markets if tariffs hit.

Lightspeed sets focus on company’s “two crown jewels,” North American retail and European hospitality.

Sheertex tights maker says tariffs could slap 41-percent duty on some shipments to US.

Canadian IT landscape needs more training, tech hubs outside of major cities, respondents say.