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Surveillance risks posed by AI among the technology's most urgent problems: Hinton
TORONTO — Artificial intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton has become synonymous with doomsday-like warnings that predict the technology could pose an existential threat, but on Wednesday, he put the spotlight on another risk he said is even more pres
Jun 19, 2024 6:09 PM
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Study finds coal mine contaminants blown onto snowpack in Alberta, British Columbia
Cancer-causing chemicals are being blown downwind from coal mines in southern British Columbia in concentrations that rival those next to oilsand mines, newly published research has concluded.
Jun 19, 2024 4:05 PM
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Thousands affected after WestJet cancels flights in anticipation of mechanics strike
Thousands of WestJet customers are scrambling after the airline cancelled more than 30 flights ahead of a possible strike by its plane mechanics this Thursday.
Jun 19, 2024 3:16 PM
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S&P/TSX composite index closes down in broad-based decline
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down Wednesday in a broad-based decline on subdued trading while U.S. markets were closed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed 94.40 points lower at 21,516.90.
Jun 19, 2024 3:05 PM
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,516.90, down 94.40 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down 4 cents, or 0.09 per cent, to $47.23 on 9.
Jun 19, 2024 3:03 PM
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AI is making it easier to target people with more personalized scams: 1Password CEO
TORONTO — The head of one Canadian company fighting to bring safety to the online world says watch out for artificial intelligence because it's making hackers and scammers even better at targeting people.
Jun 19, 2024 2:36 PM
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Strain on 5G networks leaving consumers less satisfied over time, researcher says
TORONTO — Canadian consumers are increasingly expecting more when it comes to the quality of 5G performance and are placing blame on providers when an internet connection is spotty, a researcher says.
Jun 19, 2024 1:15 PM
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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance Holdings appealing $6M fine imposed by Fintrac
TORONTO — Binance Holdings Ltd. is appealing a $6-million fine imposed on the company by Fintrac, the federal anti-money laundering agency.
Jun 19, 2024 12:22 PM
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BoC considered waiting until July to cut interest rates, summary says
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada's governing council thought about waiting until July to lower interest rates but ultimately decided to cut earlier, the central bank's summary of deliberations reveals.
Jun 19, 2024 11:56 AM
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Man dies after injury aboard fishing vessel in northeastern P.E.I., police say
RCMP say a man has died after he was injured aboard a fishing vessel in northeastern Prince Edward Island. Cpl. Gavin Moore says police received a report shortly before 9 a.m. about a man who was hurt on a fishing boat.
Jun 19, 2024 10:02 AM
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