AI takes centre stage on Elevate’s opening night
From job loss to mental health, innovation leaders unpack the human impact of AI.
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Radical Ventures holds $650-million USD final close for new early-stage AI fund
Fund backed by $75-million USD contribution from The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
The Hinton Lectures return as AI’s safety cracks widen
The lectures will probe what it takes to keep increasingly powerful models in check.
Swiirl teams up with former Raptors star Jerome Williams for 40-city student tour
Shooting for Peace tour will pair basketball with lessons in financial literacy and mental health.
Are Canadian entrepreneurs willing to let their old companies die?
Leaders discuss the challenges, opportunities, and pressures of AI adoption at ALL IN.
Alberta’s AI legacy runs deep. Here’s how one founder is building on it
Ahead of Elevate Festival, Alex Kearney reflects on Canada’s AI history and not staying quiet on global stages.
Avitia partners with Genoscience to expand rapid cancer test access in Québec
Montréal startup aims to bring liquid biopsy tests to Quebec patients outside major centres.
Oasis Learning AI is the Canadian startup giving corporate training an AI overhaul
Backed by BKR Capital and BDC Thrive Lab, the startup counts Nvidia and Apple among its clients.
Hyperlume snapped up by San Jose-based Credo for undisclosed amount
Sale comes seven months after the Ottawa startup’s nearly $18-million CAD seed round.
“It’s never been easier to build, but it’s never been harder to win.” FutureSight turns company-building into a science
FutureSight is betting its model can de-risk company building by pairing experienced founders with validated ideas.
Shopify merchants to sell directly through OpenAI’s ChatGPT with new partnership
Shopify stock jumps six percent after widely rumoured partnership is made official.
Mila partners with Hypertec and 5C to launch Sovereign AI Research Hub in Montréal
The Hub aims to develop “frugal AI” with strong value.
The feds are ALL IN on AI
It was a good week to be Canada’s AI darling. One day after the company announced another $100 million USD in funding to…
Tailscale’s CEO has an idea “worth billions” for AI startups
Avery Pennarun is building the air traffic control for AI agents. He needs help to make sure the planes land safely.
Constellation Software shares close week down 17 percent after founder and CEO steps down
Mark Leonard hosted conference call on impact of AI days before resigning for health reasons.