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Jake MacAndrew
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Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment capabilities of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key. Previously living in Edinburgh, he's back in his hometown of Toronto.

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Canada invests CAD $2.3 million in Manitoba AI innovation

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Canada commits funding to New Media Manitoba for AI integration, boosting digital innovation, job creation, and SME support in the province.
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Oracle launches new AI Agent Marketplace for Fusion suite

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Oracle unveils its AI Agent Marketplace for Fusion Applications, enabling seamless AI integration with over 32,000 certified experts supporting deployments.
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Oracle Fusion unveils AI agents to boost finance team efficiency

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The suite aims to automate finance workflows and deliver predictive insights, boosting efficiency for 11,000 firms globally.
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Oracle unveils AI analytics & assistant for Fusion cloud

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Oracle launches AI Assistant and enhanced analytics in Fusion Cloud to boost data insights across finance, HR, and sales for smarter business decisions.
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Salesforce & OpenAI bring advanced agents to ChatGPT

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Salesforce and OpenAI expand their partnership, integrating AI and commerce features into ChatGPT to enhance enterprise workflows and customer interactions.
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Oracle launches AI Factory to speed enterprise AI adoption

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The new suite is set to help firms adopt AI swiftly, offering tailored support across its cloud and data platforms for real business impact.
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Oracle to launch AI supercluster with AMD MI450 GPUs in 2026

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Oracle will launch a public AI supercluster in 2026 powered by AMD MI450 GPUs, starting with 50,000 units to boost large-scale AI workloads.
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Oracle unveils AI Database 26ai with advanced security

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The updated product offering integrates advanced AI and quantum-resistant encryption for secure, multi-cloud data analytics and app development.
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5 million Canadians bet on crypto. Where’s the rulebook?

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Political leaders remain unaware and sceptical amid calls for clearer regulation and support as stablecoin rises amongst Canadian investors.
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Quantum for all: Waterloo's team leading open source compute

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Waterloo's researchers at Open Quantum Design are pioneering open-source quantum computing tools, making advanced technology accessible to all worldwide.
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Deep Sky to build 500,000 tonne carbon removal hub in MB

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Deep Sky will invest in building the largest carbon removal hubs in Southwestern Manitoba, aiming to remove 500,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.
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First films using Moonvalley tech expected in the next year

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CEOs Naeem Talukdar of Moonvalley and Bryn Mooser of Asteria discuss advancements in augmented storytelling using licenced AI generation.
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Alexi & iManage integrating AI into law firm workflows

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Alexi and iManage have teamed up to integrate AI into law firm workflows, enhancing document management and boosting efficiency within existing systems.
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EQ Bank launches digital account for small businesses

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EQ Bank unveils a digital banking suite for Canadian small businesses, with a focus on human-led customer service and low interest rates.
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AI fraud verification startup secures $20M in seed funding

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Canadian startup TransCrypts raises CDN $20 million to enhance secure digital ID control and combat rising AI-driven fraud globally.
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Elevate: Human-centred AI key to future innovation

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Accenture's Oteh and Frosst highlight human-centred innovation in AI, emphasising technology's role in enhancing human potential.
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Exclusive: VyOS Networks CRO on why networks are becoming software

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Santiago Blanquet discusses the growing importance of open-source networking in shaping modern technology landscapes.
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Oracle launches AI agents for sales, marketing & service tasks

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Oracle launches AI agents in Fusion Cloud Applications to enhance marketing, sales, and service, boosting efficiency and customer experience at no extra cost.
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Perplexity launches Comet browser for public download

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Perplexity has launched its Comet browser publicly, offering AI-powered assistance in a format aiming to reshape how users explore the internet.
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The 1-800 number hoping to break Canada’s digital divide

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BrainTrainr will use a toll-free number to connect communities and help older Canadians benefit from modern technologies.