U.S. tariffs have ignited a fiery national independence towards Canadian economic autonomy. Investors weigh in on 2026 amidst a national pivot, an AI bubble, and what reinvention means. The Canadian startup ecosystem has survived the economic headwinds introduced by U.S. tariffs earlier this year and the ensuing disruption to a longstanding Canadian-U.S. political and economic…Read more Oh, Canada 2026! Can Startup Innovation Thrive Amid a National Reset and an AI Bubble?
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AI Is Not Killing Entry Level Jobs
U.S. new-grad unemployment is the highest it's been in four years. Numerous claims say that most entry-level jobs exposed to generative AI are the cause. Could they be mistaken? Is AI the death knell for entry-level jobs, or is it a convenient scapegoat? Youth unemployment has surged to a four-year high, leading many to assume…Read more AI Is Not Killing Entry Level Jobs
Two Thirds Of Canadians Are Divided On Whether AI Is Good For Society
When Leger, a market research company, polled Canadians across the country on their views on artificial intelligence, 34% said AI is good for society, while 36% believed it is harmful. Jennifer McLeod Macey is Senior Vice President at Leger, which independently released this report on AI usage in Canada. She expresses, “We believe it’s essential to contribute…Read more Two Thirds Of Canadians Are Divided On Whether AI Is Good For Society
When The Truth No Longer Matters: How Social Media’s Engagement Obsession Is Killing Democracy
Meta’s recent decision to end its third-party fact-checking program has reignited fears about misinformation’s growing influence. The move reflects a broader trend among social media giants: stepping away from content moderation in favor of engagement-driven algorithms. As these companies strip away safeguards, journalism faces an existential crisis—one where facts struggle to compete with viral falsehoods. This has…Read more When The Truth No Longer Matters: How Social Media’s Engagement Obsession Is Killing Democracy
Joseph Stiglitz Warns Of The Looming Inequality Amid AI Monopoly Power
Stiglitz, renowned economist said, unlike Adam's Smith view, "The pursuit of self-interest in the age of AI does not mean the well-being of society.”
Are We Finally Ceding Control To The Machine? The Human Costs Of AI Transformation
Generative artificial intelligence has exploded into the mainstream. Since its introduction, it has transformed the ways individuals work, create, and interact with technology. But is this adoption useful? While technology is saving people considerable time and money, will its effects have repercussions on human health and economic displacement? Jing Hu isn’t your typical AI commentator.…Read more Are We Finally Ceding Control To The Machine? The Human Costs Of AI Transformation
Two Thirds Of Canadians Are Divided On Whether AI Is Good For Society
When Leger, a market research company, polled Canadians across the country on their views on artificial intelligence, 34% said AI is good for society, while 36% believed it is harmful. Jennifer McLeod Macey is Senior Vice President at Leger, which independently released this report on AI usage in Canada. She expresses, “We believe it’s essential to contribute…Read more Two Thirds Of Canadians Are Divided On Whether AI Is Good For Society
Confronting Healthcare Equity: NADPH’s Crusade To Eliminate US Healthcare Disparities
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is propelling the next economic revolution but readying the entire workforce for this change will be an uphill battle. While the United States continues to lead globally in AI innovation, there is also a failure to adequately foster the development and equitable inclusion of talent in STEM from historically underrepresented communities. This…Read more Confronting Healthcare Equity: NADPH’s Crusade To Eliminate US Healthcare Disparities
Sam Altman’s Reinstatement as OpenAI CEO: Microsoft’s Unyielding Support
Within a tumultuous week of November 21 for OpenAI — a series of uncontrolled outcomes, each with its own significance — one would not have predicted the aftermath that was to be the reinstatement of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI, with a new board in tow — all in five days. While it’s still unclear the official grounds…Read more Sam Altman’s Reinstatement as OpenAI CEO: Microsoft’s Unyielding Support
Karen Hao Empowers Journalists To Unravel AI’s Complexities And Impacts
I awoke at the early hours of 4:00 am EDT to attend the first, in the series of online courses for AI Spotlight series which was hosted by Karen Hao, contributor for The Atlantic, and former foreign correspondent at The Wall Street Journal. Hao is known for her tremendous writing on AI, most notably, Artificial Intelligence is Creating a New…Read more Karen Hao Empowers Journalists To Unravel AI’s Complexities And Impacts
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