Web Summit Vancouver’s opening night offers thoughtful critiques and alternatives to current tech
Gary Marcus and Bluesky CEO Jay Graber discuss LLMs and the open web as Web Summit kicks off.
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PacifiCan tops up Innovate BC initiative with $1.8 million for AI projects
Funding to support local AI testbeds at Vancouver International Airport and Provincial Health Services Authority.
Four tech workers discuss their AI habits
The Chang School’s Curv Microcertificate has tech professionals rethinking AI’s place in their work.
The Canadian engineer trying to fix the internet’s original sin
Coinbase’s Erik Reppel thinks AI, crypto, and open standards could revolutionize internet commerce.
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.”
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
LeddarTech does not expect to resume active operations after laying off 138 employees.
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 curricula
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.