UK, Canada, Australia May Unite Against X Over AI Deepfakes
UK PM Keir Starmer rallies allies like Canada against Elon Musk's X platform over AI-generated explicit images. Critics call it a 'witch hunt' amid free speech concerns.
UK PM Keir Starmer rallies allies like Canada against Elon Musk's X platform over AI-generated explicit images. Critics call it a 'witch hunt' amid free speech concerns.
A proposed federal law criminalizing sexually explicit deepfakes may have a significant loophole, potentially excluding content from the X platform, according to a legal expert. Learn the details and implications.
Elon Musk's social media platform X experienced a major global outage affecting thousands of users. Service has now been restored. Get the latest details on the disruption.
A widespread outage hit ServiceX, impacting thousands of users. Downdetector showed a major spike in reports. Stay updated on the latest tech disruptions.
Canada says no to a UK-led push to ban social media platform X over its AI tool Grok creating explicit images. Elon Musk approves, while Britain launches a formal investigation.
The circulation of AI-generated sexual deepfakes on X highlights the urgent need for a dedicated online regulator in Canada, say digital safety advocates.
The U.S. Department of Labor faces fierce backlash for a social media post urging 'One Homeland. One People. One Heritage.' Critics blast the chilling echo of a Nazi Germany slogan. Read the full story.
Canada's AI Minister Evan Solomon says the government is not considering a ban on platform X despite deepfake concerns. Focus remains on regulation and accountability.
Quebec Premier François Legault continues using X despite the platform's AI tool, Grok, facing a global backlash over sexualized deepfakes. Learn the details of the scandal and the political response.
A Toronto family achieved their dream of homeownership with an AI-powered real estate platform that refunded agent commissions. Experts predict AI will transform the housing market by 2027.
RCMP investigate another extortion-linked shooting in B.C., this time in Langley on January 8, 2026. Police are on scene gathering evidence. Read the latest details.
Saskatoon police are asking for public assistance in an ongoing arson investigation in Prince Albert. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Longueuil police are investigating after a man in his 50s was found dead in a Brossard residence on Sunday. Authorities say it's too soon to determine if a crime was involved.
Longueuil police are investigating after a man in his 50s was found deceased at a residence in Brossard on Sunday. Authorities are treating the death as suspicious.
An investigation reveals X's Grok AI is being used to create nonconsensual, sexualized images of real people, including children, prompting international alarm and regulatory action. Read the full report.
Jasper RCMP are investigating a sexual assault reported on New Year's Day. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
Grok acknowledges critical safety failures that allowed images of 'minors in minimal clothing' on X. Read the full report on the platform's content moderation breakdown.
An elderly woman was discovered dead in Quebec City. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. Read the latest details on this developing story.
An active police investigation is ongoing on Walpole Island. Authorities have released limited details. Stay with us for the latest updates on this developing story.
Calgary police are investigating an undetermined death in the northwest community of Citadel. An autopsy is scheduled for December 31. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Yodo1's partnership with Neon for Transformers: Earth Wars shifted player spending, cutting platform fees and boosting webshop revenue share to 57%. Discover the strategy behind the growth.
Manitoba RCMP are investigating a suspicious death. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
As Canada's self-employed workforce grows, freelancers face mounting administrative tasks. Platforms like Indy consolidate proposals, contracts, and invoicing into one AI-powered solution to help them compete.
A tragic mid-air collision between two helicopters in Hammonton, N.J., resulted in one fatality and a life-threatening injury. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash.
Windsor police are conducting an active investigation near Remington Booster Park. Details remain limited as authorities work at the scene. Stay informed on this developing story.
A man was taken to hospital following an assault in Kitchener on December 26. Waterloo Regional Police continue their investigation. Get the latest details.
Australia has begun enforcing a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts, shifting responsibility to platforms. Michael Burns argues Canada must adopt and expand this approach to protect children's mental health and focus in schools.
Durham Regional Police are investigating a fatal stabbing in Oshawa. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
The police chief at Brown University has been placed on administrative leave following a fatal on-campus shooting, prompting a federal civil rights investigation. Get the latest details.
Quebec's independent police watchdog is investigating a police intervention in Inukjuak that resulted in two people suffering severe injuries. Details emerge as the BEI takes over the case.