Hopper cuts staff shortly after co-founder departs
Dakota Smith served as CEO of Hopper’s key revenue-driving enterprise division.
AI
SenseHuman AI is building an AI-powered hardhat that watches your back
The Edmonton company has developed a hardhat with machine vision. Now it’s trying to scale.
Pioneering safety researcher Paul Christiano unpacks AI’s “dangerous moment”
Hinton Lectures distinguished speaker thinks it might be hard for humanity to prevail against rogue AI systems.
Cohere to open third Canadian office in Ottawa
Toronto AI company plans to tap into the region’s “strong talent pool.”
Tiny buys Oso Cloud’s assets for $1.9 million
Victoria-based tech holding company says deal brings ARR to $75 million.
Mecka AI reveals $60-million USD Series B round backed by Sequoia, Nvidia
Startup aims to provide the real-world training data required to deploy robots.
BioRender launches AI agent for building scientific research images
Software startup aims to offer a more accurate alternative to general-purpose AI.
AI in engineering is moving toward a new operating model
Dedicatted’s AI-DLC work shows how engineering teams can bring AI into testing, deployment, and operations.
Senso to be acquired by New York-based marketing platform Zeta Global
Toronto-based Senso will help Zeta improve its AI trust and discoverability offerings.
Athlete-led Endo launches with $815,000 to modernize sports agencies
Relay Ventures backs startup’s plan to close the endorsement “information gap” with AI.
CyberWorks lands $1-million Canadian Armed Forces contract
GTA startup inks agreement to provide autonomous vehicles to Canada’s military.
Reactiv acquires US-based competitor Kin
Acquisition brings in brands like Steve Madden and Chubbies, following startup’s unannounced seed extension round.
Software startup Polygrade emerges from stealth to build AI for home warranty claims
Former Setter, Sears Home Services leaders launch with $6.3 million USD in seed funding.
Half of heavy industrial workers use AI, but workplace training is lacking
Punchcard Systems report shows widening gap between worker adoption and employer readiness.
Canada’s major projects boom is a big opportunity for smaller firms, but hurdles remain
BDC report says the country’s infrastructure push could require help from 280,000 SMBs.