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Inflation in Europe falls to 2.4% as interest rates pack a punch. But the economy has stalled

Inflation in Europe falls to 2.4% as interest rates pack a punch. But the economy has stalled

LONDON (AP) — Europeans again saw some relief as inflation dropped more than expected to 2.
As ChatGPT marks one-year anniversary, here's how Canadian companies are using AI

As ChatGPT marks one-year anniversary, here's how Canadian companies are using AI

When OpenAI released ChatGPT one year ago, it instantly dazzled the world's tech community and beyond. The artificial intelligence-based chatbot could turn simple prompts from users into reams of text, including essays and speeches, within moments.
Google to pay $100M a year to Canadian news publishers in deal with Ottawa

Google to pay $100M a year to Canadian news publishers in deal with Ottawa

Ottawa has agreed to set a $100-million yearly cap on payments that Google will be required to make to media companies when the government's controversial online news legislation takes effect at the end of the year.
Indiana judge dismisses state's lawsuit against TikTok that alleged child safety, privacy concerns

Indiana judge dismisses state's lawsuit against TikTok that alleged child safety, privacy concerns

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana county judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the level of inappropriate content for children on its platform and the security of its consumers' personal i
Quick Facts: How the government's Online News Act will compensate media outlets

Quick Facts: How the government's Online News Act will compensate media outlets

OTTAWA — Canadians will still be able to search for news stories on Google after the tech giant struck a last-minute deal with the Liberal government that will put $100 million a year into local newsrooms.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,116.20, up 79.43 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up $1.44, or 1.62 per cent, to $90.18 on 12.
Mandatory CanCon contribution could prompt investment cuts, Spotify tells CRTC

Mandatory CanCon contribution could prompt investment cuts, Spotify tells CRTC

Audio streaming platform Spotify says that requiring it to make a contribution aimed at supporting Canadian content could force the company to cut its existing investments in order to maintain its financial viability.
'First of its kind': Dow invests $9 billion on Alberta net-zero petrochemical project

'First of its kind': Dow invests $9 billion on Alberta net-zero petrochemical project

FORT SASKATCHEWAN, Alta. — Dow Chemical has announced plans to invest nearly $9 billion in a net-zero petrochemical project northeast of Edmonton.
S&P/TSX composite led higher by financial stocks Wednesday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite led higher by financial stocks Wednesday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain Wednesday, led higher by financials and battery metals, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 79.43 points at 20,116.20.
Feds select Boeing in sole-source deal for military planes, bypassing Bombardier

Feds select Boeing in sole-source deal for military planes, bypassing Bombardier

The federal government has landed on Boeing Co. to replace the military's aging patrol planes in a multibillion-dollar sole-source deal, closing the door on Quebec-based business jet maker Bombardier Inc., which had been pushing for an open bid.