Canada leads in AI research but lags in adoption, with only 35% of companies using it versus 72% in the U.S. SMEs face barriers like limited resources and training, hindering innovation.
Wendy Cukier
highlights the need for AI literacy and practical application to drive change. Bridging the digital divide is key to unlocking AI’s potential and minimizing risks. Read More on the interesting insights from Wendy.
Here’s what else caught our eye in this week’s #techroundup.
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Coding for Veterans
’ float won an international recognition prize at the Rose Parade. Since 2019, the program has grown to nearly 500 students, with an 85%+ job placement rate.
Jeff Musson
highlighted the urgent demand for IT professionals in the next 12-18 months.?
- #CES2025 is coming to Las Vegas the week of January 5 and is always one of the biggest tech expos in the world. Check out these tips and tricks to make it a successful event.
- The 2025 edition of the Top 100 Accelerators, Incubators, and Programs highlights key resources for Canadian founders. With rising unemployment, entrepreneurship is set to surge, explore the latest programs in this full report shared by
Eric Rafat
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X
(formerly Twitter) will launch financial services (X Money) and streaming (X TV) in 2025, aiming to become an "everything app" like China's WeChat. The platform will also enhance its AI chatbot, Grok, and improve user connectivity.
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Canadian Women's Network
’s Pathway to Silicon Valley is back in June 2025! This premium program is for women all over the world looking to build connections in the valley and take their business to the next level.? Apply now to save your spot!
- Check out these five
ChatGPT
prompts to help achieve New Year’s resolutions through planning, habit tracking, motivation, time management, and progress checks. These AI-driven strategies boost consistency, accountability, and goal success. Check it out!
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英伟达
is expanding into robotics with the launch of Jetson Thor, a compact platform for humanoid robots, set for early 2025. The move aims to support AI integration in robotics and strengthen Nvidia's position in the growing $165 billion robotics market.
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1 个月Fascinating insights on AI in Canada! What strategies do you think could effectively bridge the digital divide for SMEs facing resource challenges? ?? On a different note, I’d be happy to connect; please feel free to send me a request!
CEO, Knowsys, BCOM HONS, C.DIR, HARVARD University, Author, Vlogger
2 个月I think one of the biggest challenges in AI adoption for Canada is our culture of risk aversion. It makes it very hard for organizations to take the leap and actually invest in new innovations because most company cultures do not reward or performance manage risk-taking. This root cause of poor AI adoption must be addressed if we are going to lead instead of follow.