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Government of Alberta proposes changes to clear path for tech firms to use ‘software engineer’ title

The province’s new bill follows tech sector clash with engineering regulator. The Government of Alberta has tabled changes designed to enable technology companies in…

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A|I: The AI Times – EU proposes new copyright rules for generative AI as OpenAI adds ChatGPT privacy options

Plus: Ray Kurzweil weighs in on calls to pause AI development. The AI Times is a weekly newsletter covering the biggest AI, machine learning,…

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Ontario proposes new regulations to tighten rules around mass layoffs

Remote employees are not currently entitled to same advance notice as office workers. Remote workers need more protection from mass layoffs, according to newly…

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Alberta proposes regulatory sandbox to attract FinTechs, crypto companies to the province

Company applications for the sandbox could start as soon as July 1. The Alberta government is proposing a regulatory sandbox for financial services and…

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Shopify proposes governance changes to protect CEO Tobi Lütke’s voting power

Shopify also acquired influencer marketing startup Dovetale. Shopify made moves to protect its founder and CEO Tobi Lütke’s position in the e-commerce company with…

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