Web Summit Vancouver’s opening night offers thoughtful critiques and alternatives to current tech
Gary Marcus and Bluesky CEO Jay Graber discuss LLMs and the open web as Web Summit kicks off.
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At Web Summit Vancouver, BC wants to let the world know its cleantech hub is open for business
BetaKit jumped on an electric bus to tour BC’s cleantech sector. Come along for the ride.
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Koho continues expansion beyond core banking with launch of international money transfers
Aspiring bank claims to offer better remittance exchange rates compared to competitors.
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Why MIT researcher is calling for 'algorithmic justice' against AI biases
MIT researcher Joy Buolamwini has exposed racial and gender biases in AI facial recognition systems that she says has a damaging impact on our future as individuals. She warns our most basic freedoms are at stake — freedom of speech, movement and the freedom to flourish, and encourages everyone to fight for algorithmic justice.
PacifiCan tops up Innovate BC initiative with $1.8 million for AI projects
Funding to support local AI testbeds at Vancouver International Airport and Provincial Health Services Authority.
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Harley Finkelstein, Valley vets Dorothy Kilroy and Chris Urmson headline 2025 Elevate Festival
Toronto-based tech festival says applied AI will be this year’s defining theme.
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Tornado Infrastructure Equipment is a buy, Beacon says
Four tech workers discuss their AI habits
The Chang School’s Curv Microcertificate has tech professionals rethinking AI’s place in their work.
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University of Regina unveils province's 1st microgrid lab for clean energy research
The University of Regina is now home to Saskatchewan's first mircogrid living lab.
'Water is sacred': Treaty 3 team deploys new water monitoring devices across territory
Grand Council Treaty 3 is deploying new water monitoring stations across the territory this summer. The goal is to collect information about the impact of climate change by tracking water quality changes over time. Here's how the program works, and how it's hoped to help First Nations advocate for solutions.
Canadian VCs arrive at annual industry gathering in need of a “wake-up call”
Venture leaders publicly grapple with weak performance and uncertain future ahead of CVCA Invest Canada conference.
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Jim Balsillie calls on Ottawa to prioritize stablecoins at Inventures fireside with Premier Smith
Premier indicated willingness to add Web3 expert to the Alberta Securities Commission.
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Water temperature in the Gulf of St. Lawrence was the hottest ever recorded in 2024
Scientists who study the gulf are noticing worrisome trends as global temperatures rise. That can lead to dangerous conditions for marine life.
Jane Software to be reportedly valued at $1.8 billion in upcoming secondary financing
TCV and other US-based private equity firms to snatch up $500 million in Jane shares.
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Now is not the time to buy Target stock, this analyst says
DMG Blockchain Solutions is a buy, Roth says
CWVC wants to map the career progression and retention of women in Canadian VC
Analysis finds nearly 1 in 4 of CWVC’s members left VC since 2019. CWVC hopes to figure out why.
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The Canadian engineer trying to fix the internet’s original sin
Coinbase’s Erik Reppel thinks AI, crypto, and open standards could revolutionize internet commerce.
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Canada’s next innovation capital
Plus: BetaKit to open full-time Prairies bureau.
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