Artificial Intelligence

• Ontario senior out $15K in ‘deepfake’ fraud mimicking Doug Ford

  An Ontario senior is out more than $15,000 in a “deepfake” fraud depicting Premier Doug Ford’s likeness promoting a mutual fund account.

  Crime

  Jun 24
  
• G7 leaders agree on AI adoption, critical minerals, but not Ukraine

  The seven world leaders wrapped up their summit in Alberta Tuesday without a unified communique on shared views, which has been the standard after past gatherings.

  Canada

  Jun 17
  
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• AI minister says focus is more on economic benefits, less on regulation

  Canada's first ever AI minister, Evan Solomon, said Canada will move away from "over-indexing on warnings and regulation" to make sure the economy benefits from AI.

  Politics

  Jun 10
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• U.K. judge warns of risk to justice after lawyers cited fake AI-generated cases in court

  The judges referred the lawyers in both cases to their professional regulators, but did not take more serious action.

  Tech

  Jun 7
• Will AI’s job impact be dystopian or optimistic? Maybe both, experts say

  Is AI coming to take your job? While tech CEOs are issuing dire warnings, many experts remain unconvinced about any immediate job impacts.

  Canada

  Jun 6
• Viral video of Chinese paraglider likely includes faked AI footage

  An investigation noted several inconsistencies in Yujiang's video, including his helmet changing from black to white, and his legs switching from a cocoon position to dangling.

  Trending

  Jun 4
• U.S. judge considers sanctions against attorneys in prison case for using AI in court filings

  U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco held a hearing in Birmingham to question attorneys about the filings.

  Tech

  May 22
• Unions tell CRTC not to count AI-generated content as CanCon

  The CRTC asked for input on the impact and role of artificial intelligence as part of that process.

  Economy

  May 22
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• Shopify to lean more on AI with tools to create online stores, shopping assistants

  The AI updates come a month after Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke told staff AI is a "fundamental expectation" for all employees.

  Consumer

  May 21
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• Google rolling out ‘A.I. Mode’ in next phase of company’s journey to change search

  AI mode is being offered to all comers in the U.S. just two-and-a-half-months after the company began testing with a limited Labs division audience.

  Tech

  May 20