Artificial intelligence posing a threat to the end of the world has been a trope for as long as humanity could conjure the concept. So, too, has the utopian ideal of robotic entities performing all … READ MORE... about Seven B.C. Tech Innovators Advancing the Future of Robotics in Canada
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AI Is the Future of Law
I’m writing this in response to Hugh Stephens’ recent article, "Stop the Misinformation and Fearmongering: AI Companies Need to License the Content They Use for Training," where he critiques my views on AI in Canada. While I appreciate the dialogue around … READ MORE... about AI Is the Future of Law
Shift Coastal Brings Advanced Marine Tech to Gitxaala Nation for Three-Phase Project
Gitxaala Environmental Services been awarded nearly half of a million dollars in funding, a recent announcement revealed. The capital is earmarked to support a multi-phase project from Gitxaala, run by the northern coastal Gitxaała Nation, aimed at … READ MORE... about Shift Coastal Brings Advanced Marine Tech to Gitxaala Nation for Three-Phase Project
Seven B.C. Tech Innovators Advancing the Future of Robotics in Canada
Artificial intelligence posing a threat to the end of the world has been a trope for as long as humanity could conjure the concept. So, too, has the utopian ideal of robotic entities performing all of the tasks people do not desire, thus freeing up our time … READ MORE... about Seven B.C. Tech Innovators Advancing the Future of Robotics in Canada
Stop the Misinformation and Fearmongering: AI Companies Need to License the Content They Use for Training
In a recent Thought Leadership piece on Techcouver, “Don’t Scare AI Companies Away, Canada – They’re Building the Future”, Alistair Vigier, CEO of CasewayAI, a self-described “legal technology company that uses AI to make the law easier”, drew a false … READ MORE... about Stop the Misinformation and Fearmongering: AI Companies Need to License the Content They Use for Training
WELL Health Reaches for a Star with Strategic Rebrand and Multiple Acquisitions
WELL Health Technologies is rebranding its subsidiary, WELL Provider Solutions Group, with intentions to spin the business into an independent firm. WELL's Provider Solutions business is now known as WELLSTAR Technologies, a software-as-a-service healthcare … READ MORE... about WELL Health Reaches for a Star with Strategic Rebrand and Multiple Acquisitions
Celebrating ‘Tech Milestone,’ Vancouver Robotics Upstart Reveals Enhanced Dexterity
A company on a mission to create the world's first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots has achieved what it describes as a "technological milestone." Vancouver's Sanctuary AI recently demonstrated dexterous robotic hands with 21 degrees of … READ MORE... about Celebrating ‘Tech Milestone,’ Vancouver Robotics Upstart Reveals Enhanced Dexterity
Don’t Scare AI Companies Away, Canada – They’re Building the Future
Artificial intelligence in the legal industry has become a battleground, and the recent lawsuit against OpenAI by Canadian news media groups is just the latest battle. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI scraped vast amounts of copyrighted content to train its AI … READ MORE... about Don’t Scare AI Companies Away, Canada – They’re Building the Future
CFIN’s Innovation Booster Injects Two B.C. Food-Tech Firms with Fresh Capital
The Canadian Food Innovation Network this week revealed that it is awarding a total of $500,000 to 11 food-tech projects across Canada. The funding, hailing from CFIN's Innovation Booster Program, is set to be matched by industry for a total of $1M in … READ MORE... about CFIN’s Innovation Booster Injects Two B.C. Food-Tech Firms with Fresh Capital
Okanagan City the First in Canada to Launch Power-Optimizing TELUS SmartEnergy Pilot
A couple of months ago, we reported on an initiative from TELUS that aims to help customers save on energy bills. The launch from TELUS, SmartEnergy, is a tech-forward approach to reducing bills and one’s environmental footprint, according to the … READ MORE... about Okanagan City the First in Canada to Launch Power-Optimizing TELUS SmartEnergy Pilot
With Crosshairs on Growth in 2025, Surrey’s Safe Software Earns Another Nod from Gartner
Safe Software is closing out a strong year with the addition of one more feather in its cap. The Vancouver-area tech anchor was recently named a Niche Player in Gartner's 2024 Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools, an annual evaluation of data software … READ MORE... about With Crosshairs on Growth in 2025, Surrey’s Safe Software Earns Another Nod from Gartner