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Cohere co-founder 'skeptical' of AI creating sci-fi doomsday scenarios

Cohere co-founder 'skeptical' of AI creating sci-fi doomsday scenarios

TORONTO — The head of Canadian artificial intelligence darling Cohere says the technology is not bound to exceed human capabilities any time soon and if it does, he's skeptical any sci-fi like scenarios will arise.
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Okanagan tech sector seeking economic check-up

Okanagan tech sector seeking economic check-up

Survey seeks data to understand jobs, revenue and investment generated by tech.
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Wireless plan prices, connectivity among big themes at telecom summit

Wireless plan prices, connectivity among big themes at telecom summit

TORONTO — The federal industry minister says despite data showing that the cost of telecommunications services has declined in Canada, many Canadians still do not feel the effect.
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AI to revolutionize work as humanoid robots loom on the horizon

AI to revolutionize work as humanoid robots loom on the horizon

Skilled, humanoid robots may be able to help fill jobs and address challenges created by declining fertility rates and shrinking populations globally
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UBC builds smart hydrogen hub

UBC builds smart hydrogen hub

Smart Hydrogen Energy District to make hydrogen from solar power on site
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B.C. poised to become a quantum technology powerhouse

B.C. poised to become a quantum technology powerhouse

Experts say commercial quantum computing will be disruptive, available in five years.
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Collision organizers to bring North American version of Web Summit conference to B.C.

Collision organizers to bring North American version of Web Summit conference to B.C.

VANCOUVER — Global technology conference Web Summit is headed to Vancouver next May with a new North American iteration of the event.
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IFS signs deal to buy Copperleaf Technologies in agreement valued at $1 billion

IFS signs deal to buy Copperleaf Technologies in agreement valued at $1 billion

VANCOUVER — Copperleaf Technologies Inc. has signed a deal to be acquired by IFS AB in an agreement valued at about $1 billion.
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B.C. medical tech company Kardium secures US$104M in funding

B.C. medical tech company Kardium secures US$104M in funding

Burnaby company plans to use fund to expand manufacturing, hire more workers
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Canada, U.K. privacy officials launch joint investigation into 23andMe data breach

Canada, U.K. privacy officials launch joint investigation into 23andMe data breach

OTTAWA — Canada's privacy commissioner is teaming up with his U.K. counterpart to investigate a data breach discovered last year at 23andMe. Philippe Dufresne's office says the joint investigation with U.K.
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