Richard Sutton warns against “centralized control” of AI regulation based on fear
At Upper Bound conference, Turing Award winner says human-like AI is “inevitable.”
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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s mandate letter calls for government to deploy AI “at scale”
Carney continues tech-friendly agenda after naming first-ever minister in charge of AI
LeddarTech cuts 95 percent of staff in bid to rescue its business
The “temporary layoffs” affect approximately 138 individuals across the entire company.
Your R&D is worth more than you think
How Boast helped Neo Financial turn R&D into one of the few remaining sources of predictable funding.
Shopify debuts AI-based store designer as part of summer update
The e-commerce giant is revamping its features as rival Lightspeed readies its earnings.
Cohere CEO claims AI startup “not far away” from profitability as it snags Dell and SAP partnerships
SAP to integrate Cohere models as Dell becomes first to deliver North platform on-premises.
Google grants Amii $5 million to help post-secondary schools develop AI curriculums
Google and Amii hope driving AI education in Canada translates into adoption.
Why Faire’s co-founder wants to bring Silicon Valley’s DNA to Canada
Faire’s Chief Architect fell in love with Canada. Now he’s selling his new home to the rest of the world.
Cohere revenue reports paint mixed picture of growth
AI startup says it has doubled revenue, but The Information reports it fell well below forecasted goals.
Minister of Innovation and AI Evan Solomon part of Liberals’ new Build Canada cabinet committee
Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke calls the committee a “Good move.”
Well Health says its healthy Q1 revenue is a symptom of Canadian growth
Vancouver healthtech expects Healwell AI stake to further boost its 2025 fortunes.
Una Software secures new seed funding as startup adds AI into its financial planning platform
Staircase Ventures-led round brings Una’s total funding to $10 million USD.
Healwell revenue more than doubled in Q1 2025 thanks to acquisition spree and AI
Toronto healthtech expects more strong quarters ahead thanks to Orion Health acquisition.
Katherine Homuth launches “organizational memory” startup as SRTX secures new interim CEO and financing
Homuth stepped down as CEO of SRTX in March as part of a pending fundraising deal.
Making AI work beyond the lab
Researchers at Vector Institute are turning AI breakthroughs into real-world solutions.