Ottawa’s delicate dance with generative AI

Ottawa’s delicate dance with generative AI

Sam Altman’s OpenAI was reportedly aware of potential danger from the Tumbler Ridge mass shooter, yet the company’s privacy thresholds prohibited employees from alerting law enforcement of the disturbing content. In the aftermath of the update, federal AI and innovations minister, Evan Solomon, called out the powerhouse behind ChatGPT, saying their failure to act was…

Messy closet? These AI tools can simplify your life

Messy closet? These AI tools can simplify your life

What’s the story In today’s fast-paced world, artificial intelligence tools make closet organization easy by digitizing wardrobes, suggesting outfits, and providing analytics to simplify daily routines. These 2026 apps and agents catalog your clothes automatically, recommend combinations based on weather or schedule, and help you declutter without any manual effort. By leveraging the power of…

Harvard study finds AI actually makes work harder rather than easier

Harvard study finds AI actually makes work harder rather than easier

An in-progress Harvard Business Review case study suggests generative AI tools may increase workloads rather than reduce them, challenging one of the technology’s most widely promoted benefits. The research followed around 200 employees at a U.S. technology company over an eight-month period, combining workplace observation with more than 40 interviews across multiple departments. While generative…

Want to nail your job email? Try these AI tools

Want to nail your job email? Try these AI tools

What’s the story AI tools are transforming the way job application emails are written, making them more efficient and customized. They analyze job descriptions, resumes, and company details to create drafts that highlight relevant skills and mirror the employer’s language. This not only saves time but also maintains professionalism in communication. Using AI, applicants can…

These AI tools can save you time on weekly chores

These AI tools can save you time on weekly chores

What’s the story Managing weekly chores can be daunting, but AI tools are changing the game when it comes to handling them. By automating scheduling, generating lists, and adapting to individual routines, AI applications turn chaos into structured plans. These tools save time and reduce stress for individuals and families alike by streamlining tasks like…

Generative AI ‘weaponised’ in Bangladesh’s Feb 12 election: report

Generative AI ‘weaponised’ in Bangladesh’s Feb 12 election: report

March 2, 2026 DHAKA – Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election was conducted within a “digitally saturated” environment where communal misinformation and AI-generated deception were weaponised to manipulate voter perception, said Activate Rights, in a report released yesterday. Activate Rights is a non-profit initiative on protecting digital rights in Bangladesh. The study, titled “Faith, Fear, and…

Rethinking education reform in AI era – Opinion

Rethinking education reform in AI era – Opinion

A visitor interacts with a robot equipped with intelligent dexterous hands at the 2025 World AI Conference in East China”s Shanghai, July 29, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Generative AI is transforming how we work, learn and live, posing fundamental challenges to traditional education. Debates over whether AI will “replace education” reflect deeper questions: how humans and machines…

How China is betting cheap AI will get the world hooked on its tech

How China is betting cheap AI will get the world hooked on its tech

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Artificial intelligence (AI) is at a very Chinese time in its life. Recent moves from Chinese AI labs are throwing the dominance of American “frontier labs” such as Google and OpenAI into question. Last week ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, released an AI video-generating tool called Seedance 2.0 which produces high-quality…

Applications, Future Trends, and Ongoing Concerns

Applications, Future Trends, and Ongoing Concerns

Key Takeaways AI is used in business for customer engagement, data analysis, accounting, finance, customer service, recruitment, and more. Implementing AI poses challenges, including ethical, privacy, and integration issues. Using AI chatbots for customer service can lead to poor customer retention and loyalty. AI can help generate business ideas and assist in starting a business….