Artificial Intelligence

• Anthropic AI safety researcher quits, says the ‘world is in peril’

  Anthropic was founded in 2021 by a breakaway group of former OpenAI employees who pledged to design a more safety-centric approach to AI development.

  Trending

  Feb 12
  
• Using AI for medical advice can cause you harm, Canadian doctors warn

  The Canadian Medical Association says the trend is especially alarming because so many people don't have access to a primary care provider.

  Health

  Feb 10
  
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• Why software stocks are clawing back after a ‘severe’ hit over AI updates

  Some software stocks began recovering Monday after a multi-day selloff on worries of how new AI developments could take businesses away from a handful of large companies.

  Tech

  Feb 9
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• As AI ‘very quickly’ blurs truth and fiction, experts warn of U.S. threat

  Researchers warn AI-generated disinformation will be increasingly coming from the United States, particularly amid future battles over Alberta and Quebec independence.

  Tech

  Feb 7
• Your next smartphone may cost more amid another semiconductor chip shortage

  Consumers could wind up paying more for a variety of devices, including smartphones and other electronics, amid a global shortage of semiconductor memory chips.

  Consumer

  Feb 6
• AI may be killing entry-level jobs, Bank of Canada governor warns

  Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said economic observers had expressed concern about 'over-investment and over-valuation as well as fears of job destruction' from AI.

  Economy

  Feb 5
• Valentine’s Day deepfake alert: How romance scams are changing

  Dating apps and social media platforms are prime targets, luring unsuspecting victims into financial traps often involving cryptocurrency.

  Consumer

  Feb 4
• AI strategy must prioritize trust as Canadians voice skepticism: watchdog

  Artificial 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.'

  Canada

  Feb 2
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• Amazon cuts 16K corporate jobs, says it will use more AI

  The tech giant has stated that 'generative AI' would begin to lessen the company's corporate workforce in the next few years.

  U.S. News

  Jan 28
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• Ontario watchdogs release strategy for ‘responsible’ use of artificial intelligence

  Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner and Human Rights Commissioner issued a joint set of principles designed to help the Ontario government deploy AI.

  Canada

  Jan 23