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Ben Lerner’s new novel begins with every interviewer’s worst nightmare
The American author discussed his novel, Transcription, on Bookends with Mattea Roach. Source link
AI slop videos aimed at babies are 'garbage,' says pediatrician
A new wave of AI-generated YouTube videos aimed at toddlers and preschoolers are raising concerns among child development experts and advocates who say it could harm early childhood development. They’re calling for YouTube parent company Google to change how the videos are displayed and distributed on the platform. Source link
Condos at Kingston Pen? Feds mull major housing development at notorious prison site
The federal government has added Kingston Penitentiary to its list of properties with housing potential, raising the question: what if the “big house” became your house? Documents obtained by CBC reveal interest in building up to 700 units at the historic site. Source link
Is it Mark Carney or is it AI?
That’s a question thousands of Canadians who receive a letter back from Canada’s prime minister may be asking in the not-too-distant future as the government contemplates a plan to replace some of the people who handle his correspondence with new technology like artificial intelligence. Source link
Washington demanding 'entry fee' from Ottawa before trade talks: sources
The Trump administration is demanding what amounts to an “entry fee” from Canada to engage in trade talks toward a revised Canada-United States-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA), four sources told Radio-Canada. Source link
Instagram is testing premium features. Will people pay?
Instagram is testing a premium subscription that, for a monthly fee, allows users to extend the life of their story posts, “spotlight” their stories to put them at the front of followers’ feeds and see how many people have rewatched their stories. It’s part of an industry-wide shift away from services that are free and […]
Liberals will move to take control of House committees with newly secured majority
House leader Steven MacKinnon said in a social media post Tuesday that the Liberals will seek to change the standing orders to reflect their majority in the House and give them the most votes on committees. Source link
Doctors say patients are seeking false health information online: CMA survey | Hanomansing Tonight
A new survey by the Canadian Medical Association found doctors are increasingly intervening to address harms done to patients who found incorrect health information online. Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, a family doctor and a clinical researcher from Toronto, says it’s ‘like a coin flip’ as to whether the diagnoses patients find online are correct. Source link
We asked Canada's premiers if they fly private. Here's what they said
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reversed course on the purchase of a $28.9-million private jet for his travel — a controversy that has raised questions about how often Canada’s leaders fly on private aircraft. CBC News reached out to offices of the premier from coast to coast, to see how the provinces book air travel. […]
B.C. energy minister says northern route for proposed oil pipeline not realistic
B.C.’s energy minister says that a northern route for an oil pipeline from Alberta, which was recently proposed as part of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed with Ottawa, is simply not realistic. Source link