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Artificial intelligence takes centre stage at Collision tech conference in Toronto

Artificial intelligence takes centre stage at Collision tech conference in Toronto

TORONTO — When the Collision tech conference got underway in Toronto on Tuesday, there were two words that dominated discussions across the Enercare Centre: artificial intelligence.
As Toronto readies for Collision conference, some wonder how much it brings to city

As Toronto readies for Collision conference, some wonder how much it brings to city

TORONTO — When the global tech community descends on Toronto next week for the Collision conference, there will be chatter about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, which many predict is poised to disrupt all sectors of the economy, and the wa
Shopify to fight CRA request for six years of merchant tax records: CEO

Shopify to fight CRA request for six years of merchant tax records: CEO

Shopify Inc. will challenge a request from the Canada Revenue Agency to turn over six years of records for 91Ô­´´ stores using the firm's software.
Netflix phases out 'basic' streaming plan from its subscription options in Canada

Netflix phases out 'basic' streaming plan from its subscription options in Canada

TORONTO — Netflix Canada is done with being basic. The streaming giant says it's phasing out the $9.99 "basic" option from its price plans, taking away the cheapest subscription without ads.
Toronto-based food pickup service Ritual lays off 40% of staff

Toronto-based food pickup service Ritual lays off 40% of staff

TORONTO — Ritual says it has laid off about 40 per cent of its company. The cut carried out by the Toronto-based food pickup service amounts to about 38 workers.
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio to focus on safer uses of AI, argues regulation necessary

AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio to focus on safer uses of AI, argues regulation necessary

TORONTO — Artificial intelligence pioneer Yoshua Bengio says he will be redirecting his research to ensure he is working on applications of the technology that are safe for society.
Tech, human rights groups call on Ottawa to take action on facial recognition, AI

Tech, human rights groups call on Ottawa to take action on facial recognition, AI

OTTAWA — A group of technology and human rights organizations are calling on the federal government to take immediate action to address concerns around artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology.
Collision tech conference extends Toronto stay to 2024

Collision tech conference extends Toronto stay to 2024

TORONTO — Global technology conference Collision says it is extending its stay in Toronto for another year. The travelling event showcasing startups and business heavyweights says it will return to the city for its 2024 conference.
91Ô­´´ technology organizations form semiconductor working group

91Ô­´´ technology organizations form semiconductor working group

TORONTO — Several 91Ô­´´ tech organizations are forming a group to advance the country's semiconductor industry. The group is called the Semiconductor Industry Leadership and Innovation Canada Action Network.
ChatGPT transformative because it was widely accessible: Zilis

ChatGPT transformative because it was widely accessible: Zilis

TORONTO — A former OpenAI board member says it's the interactive nature of ChatGPT that has made artificial intelligence accessible to a wide audience in a meaningful way.