OpenAI has paused training of its latest artificial intelligence models as reports grow of AI agents acting in unexpected ways. The company said Friday it […]
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Rogue AI swarm used University of Toronto link-shortening tool to communicate
A swarm of rogue AI agents created by OpenAI used a University of Toronto link-shortening tool as a secret messaging board earlier this year, according […]
Federal AI Data Centre Guidelines Face Pushback Over Energy and Environmental Concerns
Ottawa’s new framework for guiding the development of artificial intelligence data centres is facing criticism from groups that say it does not go far enough. […]
Former Soup Factory Reborn as Quantum Computing Hub with $195M Federal Investment
A former Campbell Soup factory in Toronto is getting a new life as a high-tech facility for quantum computing company Xanadu Quantum Technologies. The federal […]
New Facebook, Instagram teen rules in U.S. won’t apply in Canada
Children’s advocates say Meta’s multibillion-dollar U.S. settlement is a major step toward improving online safety for young people. However, the new rules for Facebook and […]
Alberta minister to host second AI data centre town hall in Sturgeon County
Alberta Technology Minister Nate Glubish will host the province’s second town hall on its plans for artificial intelligence data centres Thursday in Redwater, north of […]
How Will Canada Verify Kids’ Ages Under New Social Media Rules?
OTTAWA — The federal government wants social media platforms to block users under 16, but it has not yet decided exactly how their ages would […]
AI Voice-Cloning Scam Costs Ontario Woman More Than $12K: How the Fraud Works
Angie McCaw of Smiths Falls, Ont., is sharing her story after losing more than $12,000 in an AI-powered voice cloning scam that convinced her she […]
Trump seeks to cash in on Wall Street by selling access to his social media platform
U.S. President Donald Trump’s social media posts are becoming a new product for Wall Street investors, as his Truth Social company begins offering paid access […]
Meta removes new AI image feature following days of user backlash
Meta has removed a new AI image feature from Instagram just days after launching it, following widespread criticism over privacy concerns. The tool, called Muse […]