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Cohere, Aleph Alpha plan transatlantic sovereign AI tie-up
Data Protection

Cohere, Aleph Alpha plan transatlantic sovereign AI tie-up

Cohere and Aleph Alpha plan a transatlantic sovereign AI venture, with Schwarz Group pledging USD $600 million to back the tie-up.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Canada tech boards urged to tackle growing climate risk
Hyperscale

Canada tech boards urged to tackle growing climate risk

Canadian tech boards told to treat climate change as a financial risk, as new guidance flags AI, data centres and supply chain pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last week
TD adds Google virtual card numbers for Canadian shoppers
Data Protection

TD adds Google virtual card numbers for Canadian shoppers

TD rolls out Google virtual card numbers for eligible Visa customers in Canada, adding a security boost for online and in-app payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Canadian cyberattacks surge 80% as cloud risks grow
Digital Transformation

Canadian cyberattacks surge 80% as cloud risks grow

Canada's enterprise cyber defences are under strain as breaches climb, cloud failures deepen and AI adds fresh security demands.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week
AI hallucinations "symptom not disease" in Canada's courts
Digital Transformation

AI hallucinations "symptom not disease" in Canada's courts

Canadian courts put liability on companies and lawyers, not AI, as cases accumulate over hallucinated citations and false customer information.

By Jake MacAndrew • 6 min read • Last week
Google says Gemini blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025
Marketing Technologies

Google says Gemini blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025

Google says Gemini boosted its ad safety systems as it blocked 8.3 billion ads, suspended 24.9 million accounts and cut false bans.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Canada opens AI compute funding round for supercomputer
Semiconductors

Canada opens AI compute funding round for supercomputer

Canada opens applications for a public AI supercomputer backed by AUD $890 million, aiming to keep computing power, data and decision-making at home.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • This month
Equifax Canada warns of 31% rise in first-party fraud
Fintech

Equifax Canada warns of 31% rise in first-party fraud

Equifax Canada flags 31% jump in first-party fraud as credit cards and banking see more applicants overstating income and finances.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Ticombo warns fans on World Cup ticket fraud risks
Social Media

Ticombo warns fans on World Cup ticket fraud risks

Ticombo urges Canadian football fans to steer clear of unverified World Cup ticket sellers as resale prices climb above CAD $600.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
On the table: Bill C-22 revives Canada's lawful access debate
Data Protection

On the table: Bill C-22 revives Canada's lawful access debate

Canada's Bill C-22 would let police confirm subscribers without a warrant, while forcing providers to retain data and build access tools for investigations.

By Jake MacAndrew • 6 min read • This month
Kijiji adds Interac identity checks to boost trust
Data Protection

Kijiji adds Interac identity checks to boost trust

Kijiji teams up with Interac to let users verify identities before trades, messaging and pickups as Canada's classifieds site lifts safeguards.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers

Canada sets out cyber checks for defence suppliers, with annual self-assessments due from 2026 and tougher levels to follow in stages.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • This month
Kyndryl launches sovereignty assessment amid cloud concerns
Data Protection

Kyndryl launches sovereignty assessment amid cloud concerns

Kyndryl's new sovereignty readiness assessment targets cloud, AI and data risks as firms face rising pressure over control, resilience and continuity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Autism summit in Ottawa puts AI inclusion in focus
Artificial Intelligence

Autism summit in Ottawa puts AI inclusion in focus

Canada autism summit to explore how AI and inclusive public services can better support Autistic people, families and policy reform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Hypertec's Ciara to make first NVIDIA OEM systems in Canada
Agricultural Technology

Hypertec's Ciara to make first NVIDIA OEM systems in Canada

Ciara becomes Canada's first NVIDIA OEM partner to make AI servers domestically, in a boost for sovereign computing and local supply chains.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • This month
Motorola Solutions buys Hyper AI 911 call handling solution
Software-as-a-Service

Motorola Solutions buys Hyper AI 911 call handling solution

Motorola Solutions expands public safety AI with Hyper deal to automate non-emergency calls and ease pressure on understaffed dispatch centres.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • This month
Canadians tracking astronaut health with AI for lunar missions
Robotics

Canadians tracking astronaut health with AI for lunar missions

Canadian researchers use AI to monitor astronaut health in real time as lunar mission planners seek better medical support beyond Earth.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • This month
Neo Financial second FinTech to join Interac network
Fintech

Neo Financial second FinTech to join Interac network

Neo Financial becomes the second Canadian FinTech on Interac e-Transfer, boosting direct access for payments as the network opens to more providers.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • This month
ServiceNow study flags empathy gap in customer service
Digital Transformation

ServiceNow study flags empathy gap in customer service

ServiceNow research finds customers want faster, more empathetic support, but fragmented systems and mismatched AI priorities are frustrating service teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month