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Toronto Tech Week to launch later this year with backing from city, Shopify, Google

Toronto Tech Week to launch later this year with backing from city, Shopify, Google

TORONTO — A Toronto non-profit is launching a tech week for the city, filling a hole created by the recent departure of the annual Collision conference.

Pro-Russian hackers attack Italian websites after president compares invasion of Ukraine to Nazis

MILAN (AP) — A pro-Russian hacker group attacked Italian government websites on Tuesday in what it said was a reaction to a speech by Italian President Sergio Mattarella that compared Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the Nazis ' “wars of conquest.
How US tech giants supplied Israel with AI models, raising questions about tech's role in warfare

How US tech giants supplied Israel with AI models, raising questions about tech's role in warfare

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing services.
As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies

As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing services.
Huawei's tri-foldable phone hits global markets in a show of defiance amid US curbs

Huawei's tri-foldable phone hits global markets in a show of defiance amid US curbs

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Huawei on Tuesday held a global launch for the industry’s first tri-foldable phone, which analysts said marked a symbolic victory for the Chinese tech giant amid U.S. technology curbs.
Santorini earthquakes are decreasing but outlook is uncertain, top Greek scientist says

Santorini earthquakes are decreasing but outlook is uncertain, top Greek scientist says

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The Greek government’s chief seismologist says the frequency of earthquakes affecting Santorini and nearby islands has eased in recent days, but that the outlook for continued tremors in the coming weeks remains uncertain.
Competition Bureau says it's probing whether landlords are using AI to set rents

Competition Bureau says it's probing whether landlords are using AI to set rents

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau has confirmed it's investigating the possible use of AI-driven algorithmic pricing in Canadian real estate rental markets.
Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS: AP sources

Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS: AP sources

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to troves of sensitive taxpayer data at the IRS, two people familiar with the inner workings of the plan who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly told T
Coins, watches and more: A look at Trump's crypto-related ventures, by the numbers

Coins, watches and more: A look at Trump's crypto-related ventures, by the numbers

Donald Trump has leaned into his unofficial role as the “ crypto president ” in ways that can both help the crypto industry and enrich himself and his family.
Downloads of DeepSeek's AI apps paused in South Korea over privacy concerns

Downloads of DeepSeek's AI apps paused in South Korea over privacy concerns

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup , has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea while it works with local authorities to address privacy concerns, South Korean officials said Monday.
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