The Ultimate Guide to Generative AI

2026 · Canadian Edition

Also known as GenAI.

Generative AI is reshaping the digital landscape by powering advances across industries with its ability to create content, assist decision-making, and automate processes. From enhancing customer experience platforms and streamlining business workflows to transforming healthcare and cybersecurity, generative artificial intelligence is driving innovation and operational efficiency at an unprecedented scale.

Businesses and organisations are increasingly adopting generative AI technologies to harness its potential benefits, while also grappling with challenges such as data privacy, security risks, ethical considerations, and the need for robust governance. As generative AI solutions become core components of enterprise strategies, understanding their capabilities and implications is vital for staying competitive in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

Our stories explore practical deployments, emerging trends, and expert insights on generative AI’s impact across sectors, helping readers navigate its opportunities and challenges. Whether you are interested in the latest AI-driven product innovations, policy developments, or strategies for successful AI integration, this collection offers comprehensive information to keep you informed about the pivotal role of generative AI in transforming businesses and society.

Canadian Generative AI news
Analyst Insights
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Frost & Sullivan · GenAI · Firewalls
Last week
Amplitude launches AI assistant for in-product support
Gartner · GenAI · Digital Transformation
Last week
SnapLogic adds AI gateway to push agents into work
Gartner · GenAI · MarTech
This month
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · GenAI · Virtualisation
This month
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
Gartner · GenAI · UC
This month
Expert columns
Why Legal Services demand is about to grow, not shrink
By Jamie Ng of Ashurst
This month
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
By Mike Putman of Custom Travel Solutions
This month
World Backup Day 2026: In the age of AI, what are you really backing up?
By Robert Falzon of Check Point Software Canada
This month
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
By Alexey Navolokin of AMD
Last month
Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update
By Haekal Aditya of Manning & Co
Last month
The pros and cons of AI in content generation: all you need to know
By Haekal Aditya of Manning & Co
Last month
Trust as a measurable asset for CMOs in the age of AI
By Geoff Main of Passionberry Marketing
Last month
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
By Slavena Hristova of ABBYY
Last month
Five red flags that suggest your AI content is actually hurting your rankings
By Gareth Hoyle of Marketing Signals
Last month
Why women can be leaders when it comes to AI
By Heather Barnhart of SANS Institute
Last month
It's not a gender gap, it's a confidence gap: Rethinking women's participation in the AI era
By Quinny Lei of StarHub
Last month
Agentic AI and the question of equitable intelligence
By Marlene Wolfgruber of ABBYY
Last month
Women own the most underrated skill in tech: Translation
By Lauren Malhoit of IP Fabric
Last month
Safe AI needs all voices: Celebrating the women who help drive CSA's AI safety initiative
By Illena Armstrong of Cloud Security Alliance
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Discussing Data Warehousing
Last week
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Discussing Cloud Services
Last week
AI hallucinations "symptom not disease" in Canada's courts
Discussing Copyright
Last week
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Recent news
ServiceNow study flags empathy gap in customer service
About Cloud Services
This month
World Backup Day 2026: In the age of AI, what are you really backing up?
About Cloud Services
This month
KPMG launches eight execution imperatives for Canadian tech leaders
About Network Infrastructure
Last month
FIFAI panel report sets "AGILE" guide for AI in finance
About Data Protection
Last month
Bell expands BUZZ HPC AI data centre deal in Merritt
About Public Sector
Last month
TELUS launches AI smart home assistant for one app
About Unified Communications
Last month
Canadian law firms report strongest AI time savings
About Productivity
Last month
Report finds LLMs train on Canadian news, rarely attribute
About Social Media
Last month
RFPs drive 40% of enterprise revenue as AI use surges
About Procurement
Last month
Canadian women report greater anxiety over AI at work
About Digital divide
Last month
Bell, Coveo partner on sovereign AI stack for Canada
About Cloud Services
Last month
AI-fuelled scams tied to tariffs erode Canadians' trust
About Digital Literacy
Last month
AI reshapes jobs as firms battle data & governance
About Marketing
Last month
Hiswai launches Zuno AI chat to power smarter websites
About Cloud Services
Last month
Ottawa backs Atlantic Canada AI with CAD $8.5M fund
About EduTech
Last month
AI spend surges but marketers struggle to generate value
About Marketing
Sat, 28th Feb 2026
Are ads the inevitable future of artificial intelligence?
About Marketing
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
RBC forms new AI unit targeting CAD $1 billion by 2027
About Customer service
Sat, 21st Feb 2026
Shoppers turn to AI tools in hunt for better retail deals
About Social Media
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Exclusive: TD's Josh Death on the patents that follow financial innovation
About Unified Communications
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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