Big Tech

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Fighting foreign interference must include penalties for big tech, MPs say

  The call was among 22 recommendations the House of Commons ethics committee made in its study of foreign interference by China and Russia.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2023
• Europe to begin crackdown of illegal online content. Here’s what to know

  The first phase of the European Union's groundbreaking new digital rules will take effect this week. Some online platforms have already started making changes.

  Tech

  Aug 22, 2023
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• Danielle Smith’s Facebook page not suspended, ‘restrictions’ placed on administrator, Meta says

  Officials with Facebook are refuting the account ban claim of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, stating restrictions were placed on one of the page's administrators.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2023
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• Alberta Premier decries big tech and government censorship as Facebook account temporarily suspended

  Danielle Smith said her Facebook account has been suspended for a "few days."

  Politics

  Jun 14, 2023