Big Tech

• OpenAI says Tumbler Ridge shooter would be flagged to police today

  In a letter to ministers Thursday, OpenAI said it had already taken steps to improve that criteria based on guidance from mental health, behavioural and law enforcement experts.

  Crime

  Feb 26
  
• 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.

  Tech

  Feb 25
  
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• OpenAI’s handling of Tumbler Ridge shooter info opens regulation questions

  OpenAI 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.

  Tech

  Feb 24
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• Meta wins antitrust case that accused tech giant of social media monopoly

  The decision runs in sharp contrast to two separate rulings that branded Google an illegal monopoly in both search and online advertising, dealing blows to the tech industry.

  Tech

  Nov 18, 2025
• 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, 2025
• U.S. requests trade dispute talks over Canada’s digital services tax

  The request for consultations is the first step in the USMCA's dispute resolution process, which could lead to retaliatory U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada.

  Tech

  Aug 30, 2024
• Google holds illegal monopoly over internet search, U.S. judge rules

  The seismic decision in a major U.S. antitrust case could shake up the internet and hobble one of the world's best-known companies.

  Tech

  Aug 5, 2024
• CrowdStrike outage, cyberattacks a ‘wake-up call’ to dangers of big tech reliance

  The CrowdStrike outage less than two weeks ago left thousands of flights cancelled, hospital delays and payment systems at banks impacted across the globe.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2024
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• Canada’s digital services tax is here. How could it affect you?

  Canada added a new tax on tech giants that make money in Canada. The United States and businesses on both sides of the border say it's a bad decision.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2024
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• Canada’s proposed AI law too vague, Big Tech executives say

  Amazon and Microsoft executives told MPs at the House of Commons industry committee today that Bill C-27 doesn't differentiate enough between high- and low-risk AI systems.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2024