Waymo to begin robotaxi pilot in Toronto, but with human drivers until 2028
US robotaxi giant will take a phased approach that aims to eventually serve riders autonomously.
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McKinsey alumni raise $2.5 million USD to build AI for industrial manufacturers
Toronto’s Aerium has set out to build “the next Siemens of the world.”
Steve Walton’s 3C merges with UK’s Datalec to build full-service data centre platform
Former CoolIT CEO will lead 3C Datalec, which is planning new facilities in Calgary, Austin, and Warsaw.
Canada invests $50 million into Canadian Food Innovation Network
CFIN will use funding to help processors and manufacturers adopt Canadian-made technology.
Superwhisper, Cohere partner on meeting recorder for enterprise clients
Using Cohere models, meeting transcription and summaries can run locally on users’ devices.
Teens excited, hesitant about Canada’s proposed youth social media ban
High school students at Rally sit down with senator to sound off on social media regulation.
Cohere to acquire Czech AI cybersecurity firm Aisle, set up new cyber division
Deal will see Cohere deepen European presence with Prague office.
Canadian entrepreneurs are doubling down on growth despite tough market conditions: BDC
Survey finds that 78 percent of SMEs have growth ambitions, compared with 67 percent last year.
Is Character.ai the first AI domino?
Plus: Former Shopify engineering director joins Borrowell as CTO.
Feds make good on AI Strategy pledge with $500-million top-up for regional AI initiative
Total funding now sits at $700 million, with aims to support AI adoption and commercialization.
Bia Health raises $2.15 million for AI to reduce unnecessary medical interventions
Startup claims its program can help clinicians make better diagnostic decisions.
Why “dystopian” ads are becoming a deliberate startup marketing strategy
After racking up views through ragebait, Orchid is doubling down with “the first AI built to take your jobs.”
Google backs launch of cross-Canada cybersecurity training hubs
Cyber clinics will act like teaching hospitals for the digital age, giving new professionals real-world experience.
Geoffrey Hinton, Yoshua Bengio join 400 scientists calling for international AI regulator
New open letter pushes for AI breaches to be made public, following recent high-profile cybersecurity incidents.
Promise Robotics strikes deal to supply largest US homebuilder DR Horton
Toronto AI homebuilding startup to open its third factory in Phoenix, Arizona.