Reddit tests aggressive mobile prompt pushing iPhone users into its app
Reddit is testing a new mobile popup on iPhones that prevents some logged-out users from continuing to browse the site unless they download the Reddit app. The experiment reflects Reddit’s growing push to move users into its mobile ecosystem, where the company can better personalize content, track activity and grow advertising revenue. A Reddit spokesperson […]
OpenAI launches new deployment company to help businesses operationalize AI systems
OpenAI is launching the OpenAI Deployment Company, a new business focused on helping organizations build and operate AI systems inside core business workflows. The company will launch with more than $4 billion in initial investment and will embed specialized engineers directly into enterprises to redesign operations around frontier AI tools. The move reflects a broader […]
House committee expands deepfake bill to include “nearly nude” images
A House of Commons committee has amended Bill C-16 to expand Canada’s proposed criminal ban on non-consensual sexual deepfakes so it now includes “nearly nude” images. The change was introduced after concerns that many AI-generated images circulating online, including altered photos produced earlier this year through Grok on X, would not have met the bill’s […]
Canada backs major TELUS AI data centre expansion in BC
The federal government and TELUS have announced plans for three large-scale artificial intelligence data centres in British Columbia as part of a push to expand Canada’s sovereign AI infrastructure. Artificial intelligence minister Evan Solomon said the government recognizes the financial and policy risks involved but believes Canada must take “bold” steps to remain globally competitive […]