The Ultimate Guide to Generative AI
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Generative AI (GenAI).
What to know about Generative AI
Generative AI is reshaping the digital landscape by powering advances across industries with its ability to create content, assist decision-making, and automate processes. From enhancing customer experience platforms and streamlining business workflows to transforming healthcare and cybersecurity, generative artificial intelligence is driving innovation and operational efficiency at an unprecedented scale.
Businesses and organisations are increasingly adopting generative AI technologies to harness its potential benefits, while also grappling with challenges such as data privacy, security risks, ethical considerations, and the need for robust governance. As generative AI solutions become core components of enterprise strategies, understanding their capabilities and implications is vital for staying competitive in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
Our stories explore practical deployments, emerging trends, and expert insights on generative AI’s impact across sectors, helping readers navigate its opportunities and challenges. Whether you are interested in the latest AI-driven product innovations, policy developments, or strategies for successful AI integration, this collection offers comprehensive information to keep you informed about the pivotal role of generative AI in transforming businesses and society.
Canadian Generative AI News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
JD Sports Canada hires Verde Digital for search boost
The retailer is trying to win more Canadian shoppers online as AI-led search reshapes how footwear and apparel are discovered.
AI prompts Canadians to rethink careers, survey finds
AI is pushing many Canadians to change course, with 54% rethinking their studies or careers and most worried about CUSMA talks.
Canadians fear deepfake fraud ahead of Real-Time Rail
Most Canadians want tighter fraud controls as the new Real-Time Rail could leave less time to block deepfake-driven scams and impersonation.
Where cultural context stands in AI's digital black box
Bias in AI is becoming a business risk as researchers warn English-language models still miss cultural nuance in non-Western markets.
Multihexa College expands tech training with IBM, Cisco
Students at the Canadian college will gain industry-recognised certifications as employers increasingly demand verified IT skills over formal study alone.
Why disconnected data is quietly holding Canadian business back
Disconnected systems are slowing decisions, masking costs and forcing Canadian firms to reconcile data manually before they can trust it.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Generative AI
Check Point named Leader in Gartner hybrid mesh firewall
Google named Gartner leader in enterprise AI assistants
AI drives enterprise storage demand as data piles up
Coder launches Agent Relay for Cursor in private preview
Altimetrik wins AWS generative AI specialisation
Featured News
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Dell says agentic AI should shift routine tasks below the machine line, freeing staff for expert work while making the role temporary.
Meet the man behind the Saas-Pocalypse: Emergent's Mukund Jha
The new cash will help Emergent broaden from coding tools into an operating system for small and medium businesses as demand surges.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
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OnBoard says board AI policy key, but lags behind in adoption
Most boards are using AI, but formal guidelines are still missing as adoption races ahead of governance, OnBoard's survey found.
Vector Institute launches open-source writing bias detector
The free tool could help organisations curb discriminatory wording in news, healthcare and HR content as trust in AI remains low in Canada.
How this Ont. town is using AI from bylaw to trash pickup
Data silos and staff time are being cut as the township uses AI agents to speed calculations, analyse waste and answer residents online.
Exclusive: Virtuozzo sees GPU clouds reshape AI infrastructure
AI demand is pushing cloud providers towards GPU-as-a-service models, with efficiency and utilisation emerging as key differentiators.
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
AI pilots are faltering where firms still judge success by hours saved, leaving customer value and workforce design unresolved.
Expert Columns
Your AI Scaling Problem is Actually a RAG Problem
Modern data teams: key roles, structures and data quality
AI can produce the work, it can't produce the lawyer
When AI memory, simulation and provenance collide
Why disconnected data is quietly holding Canadian business back
Supercharged security: Cyber risk in the age of frontier AI
What Role Does Data Quality Play in Data Governance?
AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes
AI deserves our appreciation, but only if we're honest about what we're appreciating
5 Data & AI governance trends every CDO should be watching in 2026
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Generative AI News
Borderless AI launches Alberni for global compliance
Employers hiring across borders could cut legal fragmentation as the new system bundles entity work, compliance tracking and case management.
Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers
Half of Canadian C-suite leaders say cyber threats could force a major strategy shift next year as AI widens risk and scrutiny.
Liquid Interactive launches with CAD $700,000 seed backing
The Toronto startup must prove interactive photo tools can keep users engaged beyond the novelty as it begins with only one free app.
Ottawa opens AI transparency consultation on labelling
Canadians could soon get clearer warnings on chatbots and synthetic content as Ottawa weighs rules to track serious AI incidents and agentic tools.
Canadian business travellers embrace unapproved AI tools
A gap in company controls is pushing many Canadian staff to use unauthorised AI for travel planning, expenses and rebooking.
d1g1t launches MCP server for adviser AI workflows
Advisers could soon query live portfolio data in plain language, as d1g1t ties its wealth platform to ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot.
Canadian workers feel guilty about using AI at work
More than half of Gen Z staff feel guilty using AI at work, as a new survey found many Canadians hide its use from employers.
Alberta uses Claude to scan 466 million lines of code
The province found hidden security flaws in public sector systems in hours, a task officials say could have taken a manual review 6.5 years.
Miovision launches AI traffic studies platform for agencies
Agencies could cut manual reporting and speed up road decisions as the new system links temporary studies with permanent intersection data.
Vector Institute launches open-source writing bias detector
The free tool could help organisations curb discriminatory wording in news, healthcare and HR content as trust in AI remains low in Canada.
IBM study finds Canadian firms face widening AI control gap
IBM research shows Canadian organisations are expanding AI use while governance, workforce skills and oversight struggle to keep pace.
AWS Canada spotlights nine AI pioneers across sectors
AI use is spreading across Canadian business, with AWS Canada saying 65% now use it, mostly for routine workflow and content tasks.
How this Ont. town is using AI from bylaw to trash pickup
Data silos and staff time are being cut as the township uses AI agents to speed calculations, analyse waste and answer residents online.
Scotiabank gives CAD $2.5 million for Queen's AI work
The five-year gift aims to close Canada's AI skills gap by funding scholarships, research and training for students, professionals and small businesses.
Carney unveils AI strategy, $200B in economic growth goal
Ottawa's five-year push aims to lift adoption, create 250,000 AI jobs and curb the talent drain as Canada races to catch up.
RBC expands Vancouver hub to add 1,000 jobs by 2029
The bank plans to add 440 net new roles in British Columbia by 2029 as it widens its artificial intelligence and banking operations.
Google Canada launches AI professional certificate
Canadian employers are increasingly demanding AI skills, with Google's new course aimed at helping workers meet that expectation in under 10 hours.
Interac adds AI fraud checks to Verified identity service
Canadian businesses will get tougher digital onboarding defences as the phased rollout targets deepfakes, spoofed video and device tampering by Q3 2026.
University of Toronto Mississauga tests tech-free classes
Student focus and peer discussion improved in a screen-free pilot, prompting curriculum changes in language and writing studies courses.
YouTube tops Canada streaming viewing, says Numeris
Advertisers now have a bigger rival to subscription services, as YouTube drew the largest ad-supported audience in Canada, Numeris found.