Artificial Intelligence
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B.C. premier tells crowd about AI optimism despite energy, safety concernsThe premier said BC Hydro as a public utility gives the province a "huge advantage" because of its low energy costs and clean output.TechMay 12
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CEOs starting to find AI productivity gains ‘underwhelming,’ survey findsNearly three in four (73 per cent) executives say their return from investments on artificial intelligence software has fallen short of expectations, a new survey says.ConsumerMay 12
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AI systems used by Ontario doctors hallucinate, auditor general findsAuditor General Shelley Spence will present her reports at 11 a.m., according to her office, which is also when she will answer questions about them.PoliticsMay 12
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China has outlawed companies from AI-based layoffs. Should Canada follow?A Chinese court sided with a senior technology worker who was fired after he refused a reduced salary and job transfer when his company sought to automate his role with AI.TechMay 8
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OpenAI violated Canadians’ privacy, watchdogs say in call for legal reformPrivacy watchdogs in Ottawa, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta say OpenAI's collection of personal information to train its early ChatGPT models was "overly broad" and not transparent.TechMay 6
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AI ‘accent masking’ at overseas call centres sparks union backlash in CanadaIn a post on its website, Telus Digital announced a partnership with an “AI-powered speech enhancement” company to “soften accents.”TechMay 6
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Canada hasn’t yet left the ‘locker room’ in AI race, experts warnCanada risks being left behind in the artificial intelligence race if it doesn't step up fast on issues like privacy and data sovereignty, the former CEO of BlackBerry says.CanadaApr 30
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The CRA says it’s using AI — but not for personal tax return decisionsThe Canada Revenue Agency currently uses 19 artificial intelligence systems, including a chatbot powered by generative AI tools, a spokesperson said.CanadaApr 30
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Young Canadians want AI companies to make chatbots less addictive: reportA new report focusing on the perspectives of young people says the government should order AI companies to take steps to curb the addictive aspects of their AI chatbots.PoliticsApr 30
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What’s in the AI strategy? Spring economic update’s ‘6 pillars’ offer cluesWhile they don't include specific details about how they will be achieved or come with proposed funding, the pillars broadly outline how the government plans to address AI.TechApr 29
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