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AI-powered misinformation is the world's biggest short-term threat, Davos report says

AI-powered misinformation is the world's biggest short-term threat, Davos report says

LONDON (AP) — False and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge artificial intelligence that threatens to erode democracy and polarize society is the top immediate risk to the global economy, the World Economic Forum said in a report We
AI skills in demand as companies develop 2024 hiring plans for Canada

AI skills in demand as companies develop 2024 hiring plans for Canada

TORONTO — When Canadian companies turn to hiring this year, candidates will need to show skill in a key area: artificial intelligence.
Alphabet spinoff gobbles up B.C.’s Good Chemistry

Alphabet spinoff gobbles up B.C.’s Good Chemistry

Vancouver company specializes in computational chemistry
CES 2024 updates: The most interesting news and gadgets from tech's big show

CES 2024 updates: The most interesting news and gadgets from tech's big show

LAS VEGAS (AP) — CES 2024 kicks off in Las Vegas this week.
Rogers says cell phone prices are going up for customers not on contracts

Rogers says cell phone prices are going up for customers not on contracts

TORONTO — Some cell phone customers with Rogers Communications Inc. will pay more for their plans starting later this month.
B.C.'s Ballard appoints two Weichai executives to board

B.C.'s Ballard appoints two Weichai executives to board

Board replacing retiring Weichai Power directors
B.C. biotech Zymeworks gets $50M private placement

B.C. biotech Zymeworks gets $50M private placement

Private placement boosts biotech's stock price
Ballard Power Systems signs new long-term supply deal with NFI

Ballard Power Systems signs new long-term supply deal with NFI

VANCOUVER — Ballard Power Systems has signed a new long-term supply agreement with bus maker NFI Group Inc. The Vancouver-based fuel cell company says the deal marks a new phase in its partnership with NFI.
B.C. digital health firm Custom Health to go public via SPAC

B.C. digital health firm Custom Health to go public via SPAC

American SPAC to put B.C.'s Custom Health on NYSE
Vancouver-based Vistara closes US$150M investment in new technology fund

Vancouver-based Vistara closes US$150M investment in new technology fund

Firm's target is to close an additional US$250M financing for the new fund