Why Canadian views on ChatGPT may be a ‘classic case of fear of the unknown’

Canadians are split as to whether the emergence of a new artificial intelligence tool is either good or bad for society, a new poll suggests. However, those who said they know of ChatGPT are far more likely to feel that it’s a good thing, compared with those who have not, an Ipsos poll conducted exclusively […]
‘Create loopholes’: Heritage minister plans to reject Senate changes to streaming bill – National | Globalnews.ca

The Liberal government’s controversial Online Streaming Act is back in the House of Commons, where MPs are set to debate the Senate’s amendments. Read more: Canada’s online streaming act could discriminate against American companies: U.S. embassy Also known as Bill C-11, it would require big tech companies that offer online streaming services, such as YouTube, […]
CRTC orders cut to some internet prices amid industry review. What’s going on? – National | Globalnews.ca

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s telecom regulator is slashing some wholesale internet prices by 10 per cent while it reviews competition in the internet services industry in a surprise move. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced the price cut Wednesday while it conducts a review into internet services in […]
Indigo says hacked employee data may appear on ‘dark web’ this week, won’t pay ransom – National | Globalnews.ca

Indigo, Canada’s biggest bookstore chain, says it expects data of current and former employees stolen in a ransomware attack last month to appear on the “dark web” as soon as Thursday, but will not pay a ransom to the “criminals” responsible. An updated section of Indigo’s website — which was stripped down in response to […]
China, Russia could target Canada’s AI sector, spy agency warns – National | Globalnews.ca

Canada`s spy service warns that adversaries will turn to espionage and foreign interference tactics to target the country`s increasingly important artificial-intelligence sector. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says in a newly released analytical brief that countries including China and Russia can be expected to “pursue Canada`s AI through all available vectors” _ from state-sponsored investment to […]