News Summary

The Canadian tech sector is facing a tumultuous period marked by significant developments in AI and challenges in international trade. A major international report on AI safety, chaired by Canadian AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio, highlights the unpredictable nature of AI advancements and calls for careful policy-making. In the trade sector, Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke criticized the Canadian government’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports, emphasizing the negative impact on small businesses. Meanwhile, Canadian-led Boardy has partnered with Toronto-based Diversio to address concerns over AI-generated marketing tactics. In startup news, Calgary-based Knead Technologies secured $800,000 in pre-seed funding to enhance its food waste reduction app, while Canadian IT workers express frustration over job conditions, with many considering moves to the US.