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AI shouldn’t only benefit ultra-wealthy 'oligarchs,' Trudeau tells global AI summit

AI shouldn’t only benefit ultra-wealthy 'oligarchs,' Trudeau tells global AI summit

PARIS — The world needs regulation to ensure the benefits of artificial intelligence aren't enjoyed only by extremely wealthy "oligarchs," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a speech Monday at a global conference on AI.
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Trudeau says powering AI without compromising climate change is a G7 priority

Trudeau says powering AI without compromising climate change is a G7 priority

PARIS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that developing more electricity to power artificial intelligence will be a key priority of the G7 this year, as Canada assumes the presidency of the multinational body.
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Biotech in B.C. battles harsh market while landing big deals

Biotech in B.C. battles harsh market while landing big deals

Large investments in the sector still taking place even as some companies struggle
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Bell CEO slams CRTC, announces further slowdown of fibre network build

Bell CEO slams CRTC, announces further slowdown of fibre network build

The chief executive of BCE Inc. blasted the national telecom regulator as he announced the company would further scale back the build of its fibre internet network.
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B.C. cleantech hits speed bump as battery, hydrogen investments stall

B.C. cleantech hits speed bump as battery, hydrogen investments stall

Some battery plants cancelled, others proceed despite some slowing momentum in the space
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CRTC opens door to Telus expansion in Ontario, Quebec

CRTC opens door to Telus expansion in Ontario, Quebec

Ruling means Telus can rent Bell's fibre optics network to retail high-speed Internet in Eastern Canada
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FortisBC completes testing of new hydrogen production process

FortisBC completes testing of new hydrogen production process

FortisBC, Hazer Group looking to build methane pyrolysis hydrogen plant in B.C.
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CRTC upholds wholesale fibre internet rules for now, will make final ruling in future

CRTC upholds wholesale fibre internet rules for now, will make final ruling in future

Canada's telecommunications regulator has upheld for now its decision allowing the country's largest providers to offer wholesale access to rivals' networks outside their core serving regions.
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B.C., Alberta tell feds to back off on CRTC decision

B.C., Alberta tell feds to back off on CRTC decision

Telus’ expansion into Eastern Canada threatened by interference from federal government
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B.C. tech firm ThoughtExchange appoints new CEO

B.C. tech firm ThoughtExchange appoints new CEO

George Psiharis succeeds co-founder Dave MacLeod of the survey and crowdsourcing platform
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