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Toronto plane crash adds to recent accidents that may rattle travellers: psychologist

Toronto plane crash adds to recent accidents that may rattle travellers: psychologist

With a plane sitting upside-down on the tarmac at the Toronto airport, Anne Robinson remained pragmatic about the slim chance she could end up in a similar crash.
Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico said Monday it's awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing a lawsuit .
Sea turtles return to the Atlantic Ocean off Florida after being stunned by the cold

Sea turtles return to the Atlantic Ocean off Florida after being stunned by the cold

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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.
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