Huawei's ‘Chip Queen’ Throws Down the Gauntlet
The Chinese company is adapting to the demise of Moore’s Law, which guides chip production. It could complicate US chip dominance.
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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.
Former Google and Apple Researchers Launch a Startup to Build AI’s Missing Feedback Loop
Trajectory is betting the rapid iteration cycle that supercharged vibe-coding can help all kinds of companies build AI products that learn continuously.
Pope Leo Schooled the Tech Bros on Tolkien
The Holy Father referenced The Lord of the Rings in his encyclical about AI—an expert (if unintentional) troll of tech billionaires who keep misinterpreting the series.
Why the Vatican Invited Anthropic to the Pope’s AI Encyclical Presentation
Pope Leo’s first encyclical marks an unprecedented alliance between the Church and Silicon Valley.
What Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Says About the Power of AI
In Magnifica Humanitas, the Pope decries the concentration of technological power in a few global players.
‘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.
AI Agents Plunged the Tech World Into Chaos. Here’s Exactly How That Happened
The definitive story of how Claude Code and OpenClaw kicked off computing’s biggest transformation possibly ever.
AI Is Taking Over the Most Cursed Job in the World
There’s a mad dash to automate the world’s most hated calls. Have an unpaid bill? You’ll hear from an AI debt collector sometime soon.
Quiz: Will AI Destroy Your Career?
Some jobs may be toast. Some will survive. Click your answers to learn your fate.
I Spent a Week Recording Myself Doing Chores for Money. Who's the Robot Now?
Cooking. Doing laundry. Tidying up. All your household tasks can be turned into data to train future humanoids—if you’re prepared for the consequences.
I’m a Professional Fact-Checker. AI Is Wrong More Often Than You Think
Can AI do fact-checking? A WIRED fact-checker fact-checks.
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.
CEOs starting to find AI productivity gains ‘underwhelming,’ survey finds
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) executives say their return from investments on artificial intelligence software has fallen short of expectations, a new survey says.
AI systems used by Ontario doctors hallucinate, auditor general finds
Auditor General Shelley Spence will present her reports at 11 a.m., according to her office, which is also when she will answer questions about them.
China has outlawed companies from AI-based layoffs. Should Canada follow?
A Chinese court sided with a senior technology worker who was fired after he refused a reduced salary and job transfer when his company sought to automate his role with AI.