Members of new tech caucus pledge to work across party lines so Parliamentarians aren’t ‘left in the dark’ by rapidly advancing AI
Launching a caucus instead of a committee has ‘far fewer’ logistical hurdles, which is vital because ‘time is not on our side,’ said ISG Senator Colin Deacon.
All we have to worry about is ‘generative AI’ killing millions of white-collar jobs
As Jim Lovelock said in his book, Novacene, AGI would perceive human beings the same way as we see plants. However, human beings and AGI have no vital interests that obviously clash, and one existential shared interest: the preservation of a habitable climate on the planet we share.
With artificial intelligence, the sky really is about to fall
If you must talk about the Great Replacement, this is the one to watch.
Put security at the forefront as tech changes how Canadians connect with their money
We are on the precipice of a fundamental shift in how Canadians interact with their money and the economy. Loyalty points, data, digital goods, and new currencies have started to replace the cash in our pockets and the balances in our bank account. We’re also seeing new shopping experiences that cut across physical and digital […]
Public interest in AI offers ‘unique moment’ for regulatory action
In government, ‘everybody’s talking about’ artificial intelligence, but ‘nobody knows quite what to do,’ said Daniel Araya of CIGI.
AI regulation in Canada is moving forward. Here’s what needs to come next
Rather than stifling innovation, effective AI regulation can unlock even greater potential while ensuring that citizens remain protected from the risks posed by rapidly advancing technologies.
Copyright is king in the battle for Canadian content
It is through their ownership of intellectual property that Canadians companies can prosper, grow, and take risks while funding new opportunities.
Right to repair provisions must take the automotive sector into account
Automakers will continue to control the terms through which independent auto repair shops access necessary data unless there is an intervention by the federal government.
Improving economic gain of intellectual property must be a priority for new Canada Innovation Corporation, say experts
The Canadian Innovation Corporation, a new Crown corporation to be led by the private sector, is expected to begin operations later this year.
Investment Canada not serving the country’s best interests
There are two big issues here: Investment Canada’s lack of transparency, and the loss of young domestic firms scooped up by foreign multinationals thanks to takeover review threshold limits that are too high. The House Industry Committee has a chance to push for change. But will it?
