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Ontario watchdogs release strategy for ‘responsible’ use of artificial intelligenceOntario's Information and Privacy Commissioner and Human Rights Commissioner issued a joint set of principles designed to help the Ontario government deploy AI.CanadaJan 23
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Canada-Germany AI declaration signals further drift away from U.S.Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration on artificial intelligence as Ottawa continues efforts to diversify partnerships on a global scale.WorldFeb 14
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Minister ‘disappointed’ in OpenAI, but why is AI regulation taking years?Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said he is giving OpenAI a chance to quickly detail 'concrete' actions before the government addresses the issue through legislation.TechFeb 25
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AI strategy must prioritize trust as Canadians voice skepticism: watchdogArtificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said the 'refreshed' AI strategy, which will be unveiled in the first quarter of this year, is rooted in the concept of 'AI for all.'CanadaFeb 2
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EU investigating Musk’s X platform over AI chatbot Grok sexual deepfakesThe European Union opened a formal investigation into social media platform X on Monday after artificial intelligence chatbot Grok spewed non-consensual sexualized deepfake images.WorldJan 26
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Canada’s sovereignty, economy key topics of Liberal cabinet retreat: ministersArtificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said ministers are focused on creating good jobs for Canadians and building 'a safe, sovereign and secure, strong economy.'PoliticsJan 23
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Ottawa using AI to review public comments on its AI strategyThe federal government is using artificial intelligence to sort through public input on AI policy.CanadaDec 11, 2025
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Ottawa’s ‘refreshed’ AI strategy delayed to next year, minister saysArtificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon told a House of Commons committee the updated strategy will come next year, after saying in the fall it would come this year.TechDec 3, 2025
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Calgary-area teen accused of using AI to create child sex abuse materialA 17-year-old teen is facing charges after being accused of using artificial intelligence to create child pornographic material involving several girls from Calgary-area schools.CrimeDec 3, 2025
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Halifax hospitals to begin using AI-based weapons screeningThe technology uses artificial intelligence to detect anything that resembles a weapon or is 'reasonably deemed capable of being used as a weapon.'CanadaDec 10, 2025
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‘Need to do things differently’: Alberta police services look to AI for futureAs police staffing shortages and public safety concerns continue to dog Alberta police services, more municipal agencies say they’re turning to artificial intelligence for support. “Our staffing numbers are critical,” Calgary Police Service Deputy Chief Cory Dayley said. “We need to do things differently, for sure, to provide the city what it needs.” The Calgary...TechFeb 26
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Federal government raises concerns over OpenAI safety measures after B.C. tragedyThe federal government responds to reports involving Tumbler Ridge shooter's OpenAI account, while a funeral service for one of the students is canceled after online threats.CanadaFeb 21
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Ransomware is a ‘significant’ threat in Canada — and set to worsen: dataThe online attacks are designed by cyber criminals to lock private data from Canadian businesses and individuals until payment demands are met.CanadaJan 29
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OpenAI’s handling of Tumbler Ridge shooter info opens regulation questionsOpenAI said it did not inform police of Jesse Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT activity last summer because it did not meet an internal threshold of an 'imminent' threat.TechFeb 24
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AI allows for ‘significantly smaller team,’ Block says of 40% staff cut'The core thesis is simple. Intelligence tools have changed what it means to build and run a company,' CEO Jack Dorsey said in a letter to shareholders of the financial tech firm.TechFeb 27
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OpenAI reps summoned to Ottawa to discuss concerns following Tumbler Ridge shootingChatGPT states that the account was suspended due to concerns about the suspect's posts, but it did not alert law enforcement officials in Canada.CrimeFeb 23
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More Canadians powered by AI at Winter GamesJust for fun, Xavier McKeever and his cross-country ski teammates once tasked ChatGPT to design a training plan for them.SportsFeb 13
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Meet Digit: Toyota’s newest worker doesn’t need coffee breaksToyota Motor Manufacturing Canada will begin deploying three humanoid ‘Digit’ robots at its Woodstock plant under a new deal with Agility Robotics, following a successful pilot.TechFeb 21
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Amazon cuts 16K corporate jobs, says it will use more AIThe tech giant has stated that 'generative AI' would begin to lessen the company's corporate workforce in the next few years.U.S. NewsJan 28
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Carney cancels trip, sends ministers to B.C. after Tumbler Ridge shootingCarney was due to travel to the Munich Security Conference on Wednesday evening after announcing his government's defence industrial strategy at an event in Halifax.CanadaFeb 11