The Canadian government is injecting nearly $5 million into economic development across Northern Ontario. The funding targets manufacturing expansion, mining promotion, and critical infrastructure for local farmers.
A major shift is underway in how companies hire. With AI driving demand for new technical skills, employers are prioritizing what you can do over where you went to school. This changes everything from job applications to career paths.
Finance chiefs are ending 2025 with renewed optimism, according to a new Deloitte report. The catch? They’re now under the gun to show that their AI investments are actually paying off.
The board of UK fintech Monzo reportedly forced CEO TS Anil to step down. The key issues were a clash over when to take the company public and concerns over his long-term commitment post-listing.
A major private real estate fund just listed on the stock market, and investors immediately voted with their wallets. The fund’s shares opened at a staggering 38% discount to its last reported net asset value. This is a stark lesson in the difference between private marks and public market prices.
Following a Bloomberg report, Larian CEO Swen Vincke faced backlash for comments on using AI. He has since clarified that the studio uses AI only for early ideation and is actively hiring more human artists and writers.
A new report warns that opaque AI in finance threatens trust and compliance. Now, banks are deploying “Explainable AI” and keeping humans in the loop to bridge the gap between power and transparency.
A major US-UK tech deal announced last year has been paused by Washington. The move halts billions in planned investment and raises tensions over the UK’s digital services tax.
Lucis, a Paris-based preventive healthcare startup, has secured €7.2 million in Seed funding. The round was led by General Catalyst with Y Combinator participating. The company offers AI-interpreted lab tests to spot health issues before symptoms appear.
The iconic adventurer Lara Croft is getting a new voice. Alix Wilton Regan, known for *Mass Effect 3* and *Dragon Age*, will star in *Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis* and *Tomb Raider: Catalyst*.
