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Telecommunications giant Telus recently inked a deal with Gwin’s company and is to be the startup’s first beta tester.
'Create change:' Why these Indigenous entrepreneurs are leaning into AI
And he said any tech company that wants to deal with Indigenous data should respect First Nations principles of ownership, control, access and possession. Experts have said what’s often missing in developing AI tools and policies is the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives.
'Create change:' Why these Indigenous entrepreneurs are leaning into AI
The founder of Kama AI, from Chapleau Cree First Nation, said he wanted to create ethical and trustworthy virtual agents that can be used in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
'Create change:' Why these Indigenous entrepreneurs are leaning into AI
“That’s something that all First Nations need to figure out right away, because they have to have AI plans moving forward,” he said.
'Create change:' Why these Indigenous entrepreneurs are leaning into AI
Michael Sherbert, research associate with York University’s Connected Minds and a member of the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation, said there’s a place for AI in language and cultural revitalization, if communities lead the process.
'Create change:' Why these Indigenous entrepreneurs are leaning into AI
Research shows there are limitations on cultural accuracy with generative AI, because of a lack of available information online.
'Create change:' Why these Indigenous entrepreneurs are leaning into AI
“The goal is never to give away all of our knowledge for free,” she said. “But it is to make that reconciliation and truth aspect more top of mind for people in their day-to-day and not an afterthought.”
'Create change:' Why these Indigenous entrepreneurs are leaning into AI
She reached out to the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute in Edmonton to determine if an AI system could be developed to recognize harmful or misinformed comments against Indigenous Peoples. From there, Gwin worked with Indigenous elders and community members to construct and train an in-house AI model to detect domain-specific content that could be seen as spreading misinformation or racism.
'Create change:' Why these Indigenous entrepreneurs are leaning into AI
“Sometimes it’s a good thing to be late in the game, because we can actually do this right.”
'Create change:' Why these Indigenous entrepreneurs are leaning into AI
“I see this as an opportunity for us to share our truth, our history, that knowledge that we want to put in (the tool).”
'Create change:' Why these Indigenous entrepreneurs are leaning into AI
It prompted Gwin to create a technology company called wasikan kisewatisiwin, which means “kind electricity” in Cree. It has developed an AI tool that can detect inaccurate representations of Indigenous Peoples in written content.
'Create change:' Why these Indigenous entrepreneurs are leaning into AI
She noticed that Indigenous people frequently have to battle online hate speech and inform others on First Nation, Inuit and Métis history.
'Create change:' Why these Indigenous entrepreneurs are leaning into AI
Before the incident, people had celebrated peacefully, marching through the city for hours, dancing to loud music, and cheering the around 80 floats that participated in the parade.
Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect
Hundreds of thousands of people had come to Berlin on Saturday to celebrate at Berlin’s pride parade, known in Germany as Christopher Street Day. It’s one of Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ celebrations
Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect
“This is an attack on our free and cosmopolitan society,” Wegner said. “I have confidence in the police and security authorities, who will be working around the clock to investigate.”
Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect
Overall, more than 2,200 police officers have been on duty in Berlin since Saturday morning to protect the pride parade and other LGBTQ+ events in the city
Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect
police said some of the victims had life-threatening injuries. In a post on X, police called on everyone to leave the site of the event immediately as ambulances and firefighters attended to the victims.
Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect
Berlin police said they have identified a suspect who has not been arrested and he has ties to Islamic groups in the German capital
Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect
A van slammed into people gathered for Berlin’s famed Pride festival on Saturday night, killing one person, injuring at least 16 others
Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect
Following Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 in 2025, the studio was rumored to be working on an Avowed sequel, but recent reports claim this project was canceled and that Obsidian is instead developing a new Fallout game.
Xbox After The Layoffs: Studios Left And What They're Making - GameSpot
As of July 2026, the studio will now report directly to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. As part of the move, Minecraft franchise veteran Helen Chiang has been promoted to the newly created role of Xbox chief operating officer (COO).
Xbox After The Layoffs: Studios Left And What They're Making - GameSpot
Id Software has lost a large portion of talented and veteran developers. The studio recently released a big new expansion for Doom: The Dark Ages, and the developer was reportedly considering working on a multiplayer spin on Doom and a John Wick-inspired game called Fury, while also continuing work on its impressive IdTech Engine.
Xbox After The Layoffs: Studios Left And What They're Making - GameSpot
The strategy revolves around ongoing seasonal expansions for games like Overwatch, Diablo 4 received its major Lord of Hatred expansion earlier this year, and Overwatch continues to be a key player as part of Blizzard’s live-service. As for what’s next for the company–while its unions fight to protect employees
Xbox After The Layoffs: Studios Left And What They're Making - GameSpot
Bethesda has been busy as of late with work on Starfield and ongoing support for Fallout 76, but it looks like the pressure is on for the studio to release both Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6.
Xbox After The Layoffs: Studios Left And What They're Making - GameSpot
Call of Duty looks primed to be a massive cash cow for Xbox once again, as it won’t be a day-one launch on Xbox Game Pass going forward, which means CoD fans are going to have to pay for it.
Xbox After The Layoffs: Studios Left And What They're Making - GameSpot
Ninja Theory (Senua’s Saga) and Undead Labs (State of Decay 3) will have as-yet unspecified new ownership, Double Fine Productions (Psychonauts 2) and Compulsion Games (South of Midnight) have become independent studios once again, and Arkane Lyon (Deathloop, Marvel’s Blade)
Xbox After The Layoffs: Studios Left And What They're Making - GameSpot
As a reminder, there are multiple organizations under Xbox, grouped under Xbox Game Studios, Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda, and ZeniMax.
Xbox After The Layoffs: Studios Left And What They're Making - GameSpot
Xbox went on a massive buying spree throughout the 2010s and 2020s, but following the costly acquisition of Activision Blizzard and making big bets on Xbox Game Pass that haven’t seemed to pay off
Xbox After The Layoffs: Studios Left And What They're Making - GameSpot
"We took the time to get the regulatory framework right. It's a fair, reasonable and competitive framework. Everyone's going to follow the same rules."
Meta building its first Canadian data centre northeast of Edmonton | CBC News
Pickup said data centre demands, in addition to increased LNG exports, could drive up prices for consumers. "It's going to have an impact on Albertans and that's something that we're really concerned about,"
Meta building its first Canadian data centre northeast of Edmonton | CBC News
said Alberta's policy seems set on creating demand for natural gas, while setting aside cheaper, low-carbon alternatives.
Meta building its first Canadian data centre northeast of Edmonton | CBC News
"There's so much that we could do if we had the proper resources to really devote our attention to lowering our carbon footprint as much as we could. It's something that requires us all to engage and use music's positionality as a cultural driver in how we can also inspire change."
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
"This is about facilitating access to resources that have been already implemented and have been proven to be effective."
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
One result of this initiative will be the creation of a toolkit that to help living music operators prepare and adapt in the face of climate change.
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
In 2024, the community of Jasper experienced a devastating wildfire. "Our festival site wasn't affected, but so many people were," she says. "Everything was so fresh and it just didn't feel like the right timing to host our festival. Even last year's festival, we ended up really short of volunteers; we have so many less people in town. What I'm learning is there's a lot of fallout that you don't realize until you live it."
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
"If something goes sideways, that could be it. You don't have this huge backing of money or resources holding it together. We do our best to make sure that we do have some backup funds so that we can continue, because that essentially is our goal."
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
"There are so many local festivals that are facing rising insurance costs and reduced grants and government funding," Fry says, adding this isn't just limited to festivals, since any outdoor music event will be facing higher costs these days.
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
"In Canada, we're quite behind other parts of the world in terms of connecting climate sustainability with music and the arts,"
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
many of the country's music festivals are grassroots efforts, relying on volunteers, arts grants and local sponsorships to keep going
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
"Events need to accept that climate change is likely the most serious threat facing outdoor music festivals and make bold, decisive changes,"
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
In Canso, NS, the Stan Rogers Folk Festival ("Stanfest") has experienced several weather-related disruptions since 2014, including a hurricane, heavy rains and extreme heat. In response, Stanfest adopted a hybrid model that utilizes both indoor and outdoor spaces, rather than operating entirely outside.
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
"We had been in August for over 30 years," says Althea Mongerson, marketing and sponsorship coordinator. "We moved our festival into July after extensively looking at weather patterns, fire patterns, and when our lowest-risk time would be."
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
"Since then, August is kind of known as fire season. Festivals have been moving their dates, trying to cope,"
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
Fowler, who has been involved in the festival industry for over 20 years, says there was a time she never would have considered wildfires to be much of a threat for outdoor concerts
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
Researchers looked at over 2,000 events, including music festivals, that took place between 2004 to 2024 that were disrupted by weather, including wildfires: 57 percent of all events tracked were related to climate change, and areas in Nova Scotia, Alberta and British Columbia were identified as being disproportionately impacted
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
83 percent agreed that climate change is affecting their operations, while 87 percent expect those disruptions to increase over the next five years.
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
"It's wildfires on the West Coast, tornadoes and hurricanes on the East Coast. And everything in between across the country. Even indoor venues are having to adapt their own infrastructure to unprecedented weather conditions."
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
Canada is a large country with plenty of energy resources, so it makes sense to build data centres in this country, he said. Having Meta build a facility would be the "jewel in the crown" for any province trying to develop a strategy. "You have one of the world's largest technology corporations saying, 'I have full faith and confidence that what I need can be delivered in this environment,'"
Meta building its first Canadian data centre northeast of Edmonton | CBC News
he project will create 3,000 jobs during construction, and 300 jobs once the facility is operating.
Meta building its first Canadian data centre northeast of Edmonton | CBC News
Gary Demasi, vice-president of data centre strategy and development for Meta, said the project won't require water to cool the systems. "To put that into perspective, our annual water use is actually less than a typical Alberta golf course," he said at the news conference. "Meta has a goal to be water-positive in 2030. That means we'll restore more water than we actually consume in our local watersheds."
Meta building its first Canadian data centre northeast of Edmonton | CBC News