Canada has access to Anthropic’s powerful Mythos AI model, minister says
AI Minister Evan Solomon said the government has signed onto Project Glasswing, which Anthropic launched to allow companies to use Mythos to test for security vulnerabilities.
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Meet Microsoft Scout, Your AI Coworker That Never Logs Off
Microsoft’s OpenClaw-style agent appears in Teams, just like a human colleague, and automates your dull office tasks.
U.S., Canadian stock markets hit new records as AI fuels growth
The S&P 500 rose 0.2 per cent a day after setting its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 140 points, or 0.3 per cent, as of 11:30 a.m.
Flush With Cash From OpenAI, Opal Is Making an AI-Powered Audio Gadget
Opal, the company famous for making a fancy webcam, has pivoted to making other consumer electronics. Fueled by big investments from OpenAI and Samsung, it’s working on an audio gadget first.
The Trump Administration Is at War With Itself Over AI Regulation
Donald Trump killed an executive order to regulate AI. Now, administration officials and AI executives are trying to figure out if there’s anything left to piece back together.
Using AI for retirement investment advice? It can be risky, experts caution
While AI can be 'a great way for investors to gain more general knowledge,' being overly reliant on it can be risky because AI 'may not know the full picture,' one expert said.
Anthropic Confidentially Files for What Could Be the Largest IPO Ever
The AI giant behind Claude submitted paperwork on Monday that would take it public, just a couple of weeks after SpaceX’s splashy IPO announcement.
Norse Atlantic Airways Offers Dirt-Cheap Tickets. There’s a Catch
Dozens of people have complained to the Federal Trade Commission about Norse Atlantic Airways’ tech-first customer service operation. Some said they lost thousands of dollars.
How Turkey Hacked the Hair Transplant Industry
From specialized motors to the use of machine learning algorithms, Turkey’s billion-dollar hair-transplant industry is the result of a constant process of innovation.
Do You Actually Need to Pay for Transcription Software?
I tested Wispr Flow and various AI-powered transcription software to see whether you should bother subscribing or stick with free services.
Amazon Is Making an AI-Animated ‘Good Advice Cupcake’ TV Show. Its Original Creator Is Furious
Loryn Brantz created The Good Advice Cupcake for BuzzFeed years ago. The company licensed the character for a new Amazon series—made with AI—without her consent.
Hands-On With Gemini Spark: I Gave It Access to My Life and It Friend-Zoned My Boyfriend
Google’s new AI agent combed through my emails, documents, and calendar to plan a birthday party and still didn’t clock the person most important to me.
We Asked the ‘Future of Truth’ Author to Explain How He Used AI. It Didn’t Go Well
A book about how AI shapes perceptions of reality came under fire for using AI-generated quotes. Its problems go beyond that.
Ottawa’s long-awaited AI strategy will be released next week, Carney says
The strategy is one of the most keenly anticipated to come from the government, and is expected to lay out the vision for widespread AI adoption across public and private sectors.
‘Hard to fathom’: Some recent Ontario tornado photos were AI, researchers say
Researchers examining damage from a storm that hit London, Ont., last week say two photos claiming to depict tornadoes were AI-generated fakes.
Trump calls off signing AI order on concerns of stalling the industry
U.S. President Donald Trump called off a signing ceremony Thursday for a new order on artificial intelligence because he worried it could dull America’s edge on AI technology.
Calgary teen wins international video award addressing AI’s water use
Anie Udofia, 15, was one of 5,000 students to enter the competition, but her project examining methods to cool down AI data centres set her apart from the crowd.
Ottawa spent more than $800M on AI contracts over 3 years, data shows
Public Services and Procurement Canada and Innovation Canada were the top spending departments, followed by National Defence at $83.7 million.
Veeam introduces new backup management, cybersecurity features
Veeam Software Group GmbH today debuted new features that will make it easier for enterprises to back up their records and protect them from hackers. Some of the capabilities are rolling to the com...
B.C. premier tells crowd about AI optimism despite energy, safety concerns
The premier said BC Hydro as a public utility gives the province a "huge advantage" because of its low energy costs and clean output.