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Growing concerns over artificial intelligence as more agents go rogueThe call for greater checks on artificial intelligence are increasing globally as more reports surface of AI agents going rogue. This week, the founders of both OpenAI and Anthropic spoke about the potential risks of the technology, and how to mitigate them before the United Nations General Assembly. As Candice Cole reports, the comments from...TechSep 26
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Is artificial intelligence getting too smart too quickly?A former researcher at Anthropic is issuing a dire warning that there’s more than a ten per cent chance AI could kill all humans within the next decade if guardrails aren’t implemented. Mohit Rajhans, tech strategist, and founder of ThinkStart.ca, joins our Miranda Anthistle for more on what Canadians can anticipate in future talks.Global News MorningSep 16
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Ask an Expert: Warnings about Artificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence is everywhere it seems these days and people are getting used to working with it. But is it working too well already? Kevin Leyton-Brown is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia and joins Jennifer Palma to discuss.Global News Morning BCSep 12
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FBI arrest man accused of bugging OpenAI headquartersThe FBI arrested an OpenAI employee for allegedly planting a recording device in the artificial intelligence company’s San Franciso headquarters. Nathaniel Dove has the latest on the apparent attempt to eavesdrop on the company’s executives.CrimeOct 14
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UHN team explores leveraging AI tool to create 3D models of tumoursA team at University Health network in Toronto is using the power of artificial intelligence to help surgeons and patients. Health reporter Katherine Ward takes a look at how understanding tumours more clearly could lead to better outcomes.HealthOct 12
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$10B data centre stirs debate in Nova ScotiaNova Scotia’s provincial government is embracing a sprawling data centre development. A private company has committed $10 billion to the project for Artificial Intelligence firm Anthropic. Here’s Heidi Petracek on the premier’s policy reversal and the trepidation and the intrigue surrounding data centres nationwide.CanadaOct 16
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AI chatbots blamed for false election information in CanadaArtificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly more prevalent in Canadian elections, but researchers warn the tech often gives voters false information. As David Akin reports, lawmakers are being urged to make AI chatbots subject to Canada’s elections laws.Global NationalOct 12
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Scientists sign open letter calling for adoption of AI security measuresMore than 250 scientists from across the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security have signed an open letter outlining measures they say are needed in response to high-profile incidents of AI agents going rogue. Jacqueline Hansen has more.PoliticsOct 13
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Business Matters: IMF upgrades its outlook for economic growth in 2026 but warns of risksThe International Monetary Fund upgraded its annual global economic outlook for this year from 3 per cent to 3.1 per cent, while also warning of risks to growth including rising global debt, and the possibility that the artificial intelligence investment boom could end. That story and more in Business Matters for Oct. 13, 2026.CanadaOct 13
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‘We need a red phone’: Governments collaborating on AI incident reporting, minister saysArtificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon said Friday that governments are working together to create a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, and developing “incident reporting.”TechSep 25
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Industry leaders meet in Lethbridge to discuss AI and educationLethbridge Polytechnic teamed up with the University of Lethbridge to bring industry leaders together for a conference on artificial intelligence. Justin Sibbet reports.TechOct 2
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AI agent solves 372 math problems, what else could it solve?After provoking controversy and concern when an artificial intelligence (AI) agent solved a math equation no human has ever been able to solve – OpenAI has done it again – precisely 372 times. As Nathaniel Dove explains, the hesitation about AI goes far beyond math. It’s about whether humans are still involved in discovery.TechOct 8
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Atlantic Canadians concerned about job security, says latest pollAs the cost of living continues to rise, Atlantic Canadians are growing increasingly worried about holding onto their jobs. As Mitchell Bailey reports, a new IPSOS poll found the regions workers are particularly concerned about the rise of artificial intelligence, and what its adoption could mean for the workforce.EconomyOct 5
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Canadian math star urges vigilance on AIFresh off winning mathematics’ highest honour, Canadian Jacob Tsimerman is turning his attention to AI safety. Tsimerman says artificial intelligence will reshape nearly every aspect of society and warns that the public, governments and organizations must stay engaged to help manage the technology’s risks. Nathaniel Dove has more.CanadaOct 3
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Global National: Oct. 16All eyes are on Alberta and the state of its union with Canada. Both the prime minister and his Conservative opponent were in the province, delivering a united message. Thousands packed a federalist rally in Calgary Thursday night to hear Mark Carney’s pitch ahead of Monday’s historic referendum. His message: vote like Canada’s life depends...Global NationalOct 16
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AI agent tried to hack Canadian government website, researchers sayThe concerns about rogue artificial intelligence (AI) are coming home to roost for Canada. A San Francisco-based lab that monitors AI activity, reports that an agent attempted to hack a Government of Canada website earlier this year. Authorities in Ottawa are investigating, but as Jillian Piper reports, their concerns don’t seem to be shared by...CanadaOct 1
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OpenAI opens math group after backlash over its solution to the Navier-Stokes problemLeading artificial intelligence company OpenAI is again trying to rebuild relationships after another controversy. Weeks ago, OpenAI announced it had cracked one of the toughest math problems – the Navier-Stokes Millennium Prize problem. But some mathematicians disagree with how the AI did it. Meanwhile, others who were working on the problem accused OpenAI of stealing...TechSep 22
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Canadian archival website targetted by AI hack, AI firm saysArtificial intelligence (AI) research firm ‘Transluce’ says AI agents tried to hack into the Library and Archives Canada website on May 28 and June 9 but were unsuccessful. The firm says the requests were associated with trying to retrieve data on Canadian divorce records between 1905 and 1911. The Canadian centre for cyber security says...CanadaOct 1
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Trump backs ‘self-regulation’ of AI leaders amid safety fearsU.S. President Donald Trump is pushing back against growing calls to regulate artificial intelligence amid fears about the tech’s potential threat to humanity. Jackson Proskow reports on how Trump is backing “self-regulation” of AI, the AI-powered website the White House just launched, and the new warnings from companies about the technology’s safety.Global NationalSep 29
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Tech company launches new platform to prevent AI from outpacing humansChipmaker Nvidia has launched a new software platform, to try and prevent artificial intelligence agents from going rogue. The move follows a series of troubling incidents when AI agents have operated outside human control – including the improper access of U.S. government sites, just days ago. Touria Izri reports.TechSep 28