Canadian universities say foreign influence registry could harm research partnerships

Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended “chilling effect” on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities.  Registry is key feature of proposed anti-foreign interference bill. Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could …

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India’s Modi keeps key ministers, indicating policy continuity

NEW DELHI – Following his third election victory in a row, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi retained key members of his Cabinet as he began third term Monday. Modi’s decision to keep his interior, defense, foreign, and finance ministers indicates his Bhartiya Janaya Party’s (BJP) desire for policy “continuity” in government, observers …

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Canada, U.K. launch joint privacy probe into 23andMe data breach

Canada’s privacy commissioner is teaming up with his U.K. counterpart to investigate a data breach discovered last year at genetic testing company 23andMe.  Nearly 7 million 23andMe customers impacted by data breach last year. Canada’s privacy commissioner is teaming up with his U.K. counterpart to investigate a data breach discovered …

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Apple is bringing ChatGPT to the iPhone in partnership with OpenAI

Apple unveiled a long-awaited AI strategy on Monday, integrating Apple Intelligence across its suite of apps, including Siri, and announced a partnership with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to its devices.  Tech giant trying to reassure investors as it plays catch-up on artificial intelligence. Apple unveiled a long-awaited AI strategy on …

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