Mila researchers target “AI psychosis” amid concerns about chatbots’ mental health impact
Research hub’s AI Safety Studio looks to limit chatbot outputs that feed users’ delusions.
Ssense founders’ bid to buy back company successful, pending approvals
Deal for control of embattled luxury retail platform expected to close before Feb. 13.
Ubisoft Halifax employees “blindsided” by surprise closure one month after unionizing
Former employee says game developer unexpectedly dropped union challenges weeks before closing office.
Grok’s non-consensual sexual images highlight gaps in Canada’s deepfake laws
Experts say Canada’s murky privacy and online harm laws leave victims with limited options.
Photonic says it’s ready to commercialize quantum with $180-million fundraise
RBC, Telus back quantum computing company as it looks to develop enterprise-ready tech.
Shopify ordered not to delete merchant data as legal spat with CRA continues
CRA’s data preservation order granted in case that has been ongoing since 2023.
Meet the tech startup casting extras for Shoresy, Hot Frosty, and other Canadian hits
Background Work connected Canadians with more than 7,000 background acting gigs in 2025.
Groq’s staggering Nvidia deal has strong Canadian connections
Garage Capital and Chamath Palihapitiya were early Groq backers.
Canada suspends Start-Up Visa as feds look to transition to new program
Existing SUV program had more than 10-year wait for new applicants.
The year Canada realized it needs sovereign tech
In 2025, Canada woke up to the possibility of buying and building Canadian.
Canada’s largest VC reports for duty
Plus: Canada launches its own quantum research program to rival DARPA initiative.
BDC unveils $4-billion defence technology platform
Crown corporation explicitly encourages businesses to “apply their skills to defence needs.”
Shopify’s former head of core product to lead app development at OpenAI
Glen Coates to head OpenAI’s app platform and help turn ChatGPT into an operating system.
Amiral Ventures holds $40-million first close to address “lack of leadership” in Canadian VC
Montréal firm backed by Québec government, Desjardins Capital, and nearly 50 individual LPs.
Canadian payments companies’ “sugar high” ended in 2022. VCs say a new spike is coming
Payments startup creation dropped by 44 percent from 2022 to 2023, according to Luge Capital report.