Canadian AI minister Evan Solomon says that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed to a series of safety standards and systems changes in the wake of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC. “Canadians must be confident that these technologies operate under clear rules, strong safeguards, and real accountability when risks emerge.” The changes came…
Montréal-based fashion giant Ssense laid off more than 200 people in February, just two days after its founders won a court battle to buy back the company and save it from bankruptcy proceedings. The layoffs came two days after a Québec judge dismissed a request from Ssense’s lenders to force an asset sale. On February…
As the Government of Canada decides how to deploy the $750 million CAD it pledged towards “early growth-stage funding gaps,” two leading investor advocacy organizations have put forth differing visions for how those dollars should be allocated. The Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) published an analysis Thursday morning laying out a case…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If there is a modern rite of passage, it’s this: one day you realize you’ve got a “battery drawer.” Loose AAs. A few mystery coins. A rechargeable device you swear you’ll deal with later. Yes, batteries keep our lives humming, but when they die, disposal gets oddly complicated. The…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Indonesia officially banned elephant rides in zoos and conservation centers across the country, marking a significant shift in how one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic animals is treated in tourism settings. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Forestry’s Directorate General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation late last…
Whether it’s hardhats, fall protection, or steel-toed boots, there’s a lot of equipment that comes with working on a pipeline. Now, you can add dog-friendly gas monitoring equipment to the list. Last month, Blackline Safety, a Calgary tech company that develops digitally connected, wearable safety tech for the industrial sector, announced its first four-legged customer…
The mammogram has been the gold standard for breast cancer detection since at least the 1960s, helping to lower mortality rates and catch tumours sooner. But what if there’s an even more effective way to screen for tumors? “The magic really happens in the technology; having the ability to bring that innovation to a real,…
St. John’s-based marine technology company Kraken Robotics is looking to position itself as a major supplier of dual-use subsea technology with the acquisition of United Kingdom-based Covelya Group. “Kraken will become a more attractive partner to naval system integrators at a time when industry demand is growing rapidly.” Greg Reid,Kraken Kraken announced on Tuesday evening…
Hamad Hanafi saw an opportunity to rethink a solution that hadn’t meaningfully changed in years. “We use machine learning to train the CPAP device on the breathing patterns of patients. It knows the apnea is coming, and it gently intervenes.” Hamad Hanafi,NovaResp Technologies With a PhD in biomedical engineering focused on breathing respiratory mechanics, Hanafi…
An exclusive partnership with the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is the latest milestone for legal AI startup Spellbook, which says it’s on track to hit $100 million USD in annual recurring revenue in 2026. Nearly 90 percent of legal department professionals are either using or moving toward using AI in their work. The legal AI…
