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Ballard plans 'immediate reduction in workforce' to cut costs 30%

Ballard plans 'immediate reduction in workforce' to cut costs 30%

The Burnaby-based cleantech company said it aims to achieve positive cash flow by 2027
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'No safety rules': Concerns grow as AI-generated videos spread hate online

'No safety rules': Concerns grow as AI-generated videos spread hate online

At first it appears to be a quirky video clip generated by artificial intelligence to make people laugh. In it, a hairy Bigfoot wearing a cowboy hat and a vest emblazoned with the American flag sits behind the wheel of a pickup truck.
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'Stumbled right into it': AI images trick wildfire expert during crisis

'Stumbled right into it': AI images trick wildfire expert during crisis

Experts warn of a 'supercharged' era of misinformation, as AI-generated images—including over a half-dozen found by BIV—are increasingly shared on social media.
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KF Aerospace's new president has spent three decades with company

KF Aerospace's new president has spent three decades with company

Gregg Evjen steps into president role after 35 years with the Kelowna aviation company
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B.C. small businesses tap into TikTok to grow big

B.C. small businesses tap into TikTok to grow big

From farming to Indigenous apparel, entrepreneurs use platform to grow, build community
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B.C. tech firm raises $40M to expand AI-powered mushroom harvesting

B.C. tech firm raises $40M to expand AI-powered mushroom harvesting

4AG Robotics says autonomous system can trim, pick and pack mushrooms 24-7 with no manual labour
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Ottawa, B.C. provide $77M to bring high-speed internet to nearly 7,000 households

Ottawa, B.C. provide $77M to bring high-speed internet to nearly 7,000 households

ARMSTRONG, B.C. — The federal and B.C. governments are providing more than $77 million in combined funding to bring high-speed internet to more than 6,900 homes in the province.
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Vancouver start-up signs major deal to bring legal AI tools to U.S. lawyers

Vancouver start-up signs major deal to bring legal AI tools to U.S. lawyers

B.C. legal tech firm Caseway scales up following major U.S. integration deal, amid legal dispute
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Is B.C. doing enough to protect workers from AI?

Is B.C. doing enough to protect workers from AI?

The government is consulting on recommended changes. Critics say faster action is needed.
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Vancouver AI startup Quandri raises US$12M for US$20M in total funding

Vancouver AI startup Quandri raises US$12M for US$20M in total funding

Quandri helps insurance agencies automate repetitive tasks, increase broker productivity and drive higher customer retention rates
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