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With 'superhuman' artificial intelligence looming, Canada needs law now: AI pioneer

With 'superhuman' artificial intelligence looming, Canada needs law now: AI pioneer

'There’s real concern about use of AI in politically oriented ways that go against the principles of our democracy.'
Vancouver startup launches robo-advisor for Indigenous communities

Vancouver startup launches robo-advisor for Indigenous communities

The company behind the platform aims to address unmet need for financial and investment services
Company looking to test autonomous Chinese drones in northern B.C.

Company looking to test autonomous Chinese drones in northern B.C.

Judy Xie says the drones could be used to enhance urban and forest firefighting capabilities, and could have medical emergency response abilities
Vancouver climate-tech firm Svante inks major production deal

Vancouver climate-tech firm Svante inks major production deal

American funding to build carbon capture hubs in U.S. worth $800 million
Canada urged to make all health records paperless, accessible to patients digitally by 2028

Canada urged to make all health records paperless, accessible to patients digitally by 2028

Report says one of the first steps required is to stop using fax machines to transmit medical information
Innovate BC appoints Peter Cowan as president and CEO

Innovate BC appoints Peter Cowan as president and CEO

Cowan previously held the interim CEO role at Intellectual Property Ontario
UVic and Bombardier partner on developing lower-emission planes

UVic and Bombardier partner on developing lower-emission planes

The new aircraft design could cut fuel use by 20 per cent
B.C. AI venture Variational AI partners with Merck

B.C. AI venture Variational AI partners with Merck

Variational's AI platform helps drug developers create recipes for specific molecules
Robots Tarzan and Jane, aided by AI, take over repetitive tasks at B.C. hospital lab

Robots Tarzan and Jane, aided by AI, take over repetitive tasks at B.C. hospital lab

'We appreciate the fact that they are allowing the lab staff to perform more complex work.'
Stemcell Technologies buys American biotech

Stemcell Technologies buys American biotech

American company developed novel stemcell culture medium