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GPUHammer attack exposes new risks for AI and cloud computing
Hyperscale

GPUHammer attack exposes new risks for AI and cloud computing

Researchers reveal GPUHammer, a new hardware attack on NVIDIA GPUs, risking AI model integrity and cloud computing security by corrupting data silently.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Moonvalley launches first fully licensed AI model for filmmakers
Robotic Process Automation

Moonvalley launches first fully licensed AI model for filmmakers

Toronto company releases Marey, an AI video model offering filmmakers precise creative control and licensed content for professional film production.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Backbase names Adrian McPhee CTO to lead global AI banking push
Data Analytics

Backbase names Adrian McPhee CTO to lead global AI banking push

Backbase appoints Adrian McPhee as CTO to spearhead its AI-powered banking platform, accelerating global digital transformation in the financial sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Canada invests $5.6M into unstructured data research project
Data Analytics

Canada invests $5.6M into unstructured data research project

Canadian researchers, led by McGill's Professor Fung, secure CAD $5.6m to develop advanced tools for analysing vast unstructured data sets over four years.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Salesforce 'Agentforce 3' assists SMBs with AI adoption
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Salesforce 'Agentforce 3' assists SMBs with AI adoption

Salesforce's Adam Alfano reveals how SMBs are embracing AI technology to drive innovation and growth in a rapidly evolving market.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
AI boom accelerates tech, may leave women & interns behind
Artificial Intelligence

AI boom accelerates tech, may leave women & interns behind

Women and interns face greater disadvantages as reliance on AI grows; equal training for all demographics is needed, says new report.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Two Canadians raise USD $6.3 million for AI automation in 911 calls
Artificial Intelligence

Two Canadians raise USD $6.3 million for AI automation in 911 calls

Hyper launches AI technology to manage non-emergency 9-1-1 calls, easing dispatcher workload, after raising USD $6.3 million funding.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Dig Insights acquires OneCliq to boost AI-powered analysis
Artificial Intelligence

Dig Insights acquires OneCliq to boost AI-powered analysis

Toronto-based AI platform OneCliq is set to enhance Dig's real-time analysis of social media trends and consumer sentiment.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Cooling the cloud, conserving Canada's water at data centres
Hyperscale

Cooling the cloud, conserving Canada's water at data centres

Canada is innovating cloud cooling technologies to significantly reduce water usage, aiming to conserve precious resources amid growing demand.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Moonvalley secures USD $84M to expand licensed AI video tools
Physical Security

Moonvalley secures USD $84M to expand licensed AI video tools

Moonvalley has raised USD $84 million to expand its ethical AI video tools, focusing on licensed content and supporting professional filmmakers and studios.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Gander: Canada's social network takes flight this fall
Open source

Gander: Canada's social network takes flight this fall

The upcoming site will introduce Canadian-developed, slow-growth social media to the world upon its launch later this year.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Dext Payments automates bookkeeping payroll with Airwallex
Fintech

Dext Payments automates bookkeeping payroll with Airwallex

Dext partners with Airwallex to launch Dext Payments, automating payments and invoicing across multiple currencies.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Workleap acquires Barley to unite performance & pay process
Human Capital Management

Workleap acquires Barley to unite performance & pay process

The Montreal-based HR company has acquired Barley to integrate performance and pay into one platform, enhancing transparency and reward alignment for HR teams.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
ESET Canada awards CAD $15,000 to women in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

ESET Canada awards CAD $15,000 to women in cybersecurity

ESET Canada has awarded CAD $15,000 in scholarships to seven women, marking the 10th year of its programme supporting diversity in cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
How Canadian Datacentres are meeting AI's energy demands
Hyperscale

How Canadian Datacentres are meeting AI's energy demands

Canadian datacentres are adopting innovative cooling and power-efficient technologies to meet rising AI demands while enhancing sustainability and cutting costs.

By Lynn Greiner • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
AI minister announces $3.5 million funding for machine-learning healthcare program
Artificial Intelligence

AI minister announces $3.5 million funding for machine-learning healthcare program

Ministry invests in HealthSpark, a Vector Institute programme boosting AI-driven healthcare innovations and startups.

By Jake MacAndrew • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
AXL & Dentons partner to drive AI innovation in legal sector
Physical Security

AXL & Dentons partner to drive AI innovation in legal sector

AXL and Dentons partner to innovate legal services via AI, aiming to launch 50 ventures and reshape access, pricing, and delivery in Canada.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Edwin Academy launches to support Canadian teachers & parents
eLearning

Edwin Academy launches to support Canadian teachers & parents

Nelson Education launches Edwin Academy, a platform offering Canadian teachers and parents curriculum-aligned resources and training to enhance learning.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025