Information Technology
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April 15, 2024
British Columbia legislation aims to restrict electrical power for cryptocurrency operations
The government of British Columbia has introduced legislation that, if passed, would allow electric utilities to prohibit, restrict or regulate power for energy-intensive cryptocurrency operations.
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April 09, 2024
School board social media lawsuit points to need for online harms regulator, legal expert says
Over the past few years, social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok have revolutionized communication and human interaction. But a new multibillion-dollar lawsuit launched by four Ontario school boards is arguing such apps have disrupted the education system to the point that students are experiencing an attention, learning and mental health crisis.
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April 09, 2024
Canadian media advocacy group calls for tax changes to benefit domestic online news outlets
An advocacy group that promotes Canadian media content is calling on the federal government to amend the Income Tax Act to prevent billions in advertising revenue from flowing to non-Canadian Internet platforms.
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April 08, 2024
Feds invest $2.4 billion in AI, including new office of AI and Data Commissioner
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $2.4 billion package to accelerate job growth in Canada’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector, with $5.1 million dedicated to strengthening the enforcement of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA).
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April 02, 2024
Generative AI offers opportunities, pitfalls for litigators, panel says
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, and litigators need to be aware — and cautious. That was the message from the “AI for Litigators: AI 101” panel discussion hosted by the Advocates’ Society on March 26.
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March 28, 2024
Amendments to the Investment Canada Act aimed at protecting national security, economic interests
Amendments to the Investment Canada Act (ICA), including a new filing requirement prior to the implementation of foreign investments in certain sectors, will help the government prevent harm to the economy and national security, according to a release.
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March 21, 2024
Competition Bureau releases paper on AI and competition, seeks feedback
The Competition Bureau is inviting public comment on a discussion paper it released March 20 that explores the potentially profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on competition in Canada.
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March 21, 2024
Feds seek to improve procurement after subcontractors illegally bill for $5 million
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is taking measures to fight fraud by federal contractors, including the introduction of a new Office of Supplier Integrity and Compliance.
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March 21, 2024
Electoral reform bill targets dark money, foreign interference, deep fakes, other AI misinformation
Ottawa’s proposed overhaul of the Canada Elections Act includes new false and misleading speech offences and administrative monetary penalties (AMPs); new and expanded prohibitions targeting foreign interference and the misuse of AI and deep fakes to fuel disinformation and voter suppression; and new third-party contribution rules the federal government says will “increase transparency and mitigate dark or foreign funds in Canada’s election system.”
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March 15, 2024
Federal Court of Appeal rejects Google’s appeal on smart-speaker technology patent
The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed appeals by Google relating to its patent for adaptive echo and noise control in electronic devices, upholding that Sonos Inc.’s smart speaker technology did not infringe on the patent.