The Ultimate Guide to Generative AI
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Generative AI (GenAI).
What to know about Generative AI
Generative AI is reshaping the digital landscape by powering advances across industries with its ability to create content, assist decision-making, and automate processes. From enhancing customer experience platforms and streamlining business workflows to transforming healthcare and cybersecurity, generative artificial intelligence is driving innovation and operational efficiency at an unprecedented scale.
Businesses and organisations are increasingly adopting generative AI technologies to harness its potential benefits, while also grappling with challenges such as data privacy, security risks, ethical considerations, and the need for robust governance. As generative AI solutions become core components of enterprise strategies, understanding their capabilities and implications is vital for staying competitive in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
Our stories explore practical deployments, emerging trends, and expert insights on generative AI’s impact across sectors, helping readers navigate its opportunities and challenges. Whether you are interested in the latest AI-driven product innovations, policy developments, or strategies for successful AI integration, this collection offers comprehensive information to keep you informed about the pivotal role of generative AI in transforming businesses and society.
Canadian Generative AI News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
University of Toronto Mississauga tests tech-free classes
Student focus and peer discussion improved in a screen-free pilot, prompting curriculum changes in language and writing studies courses.
YouTube tops Canada streaming viewing, says Numeris
Advertisers now have a bigger rival to subscription services, as YouTube drew the largest ad-supported audience in Canada, Numeris found.
Ontario auditor finds gov. staff use unsecured AI websites
Data exposure risk has risen after Ontario's auditor found thousands of public servants were using unsecured AI sites on work devices.
Rexel Canada deploys Hyland AI for invoice processing
Invoice processing at the electrical distributor was almost fully automated within 48 hours, cutting manual checks and speeding supplier payments.
EY Canada finds public sector AI stuck in pilot stage
Most Canadian public bodies have yet to move beyond trials, leaving service gains, cost savings and trust benefits from AI largely unrealised.
What AI tools did the CRA use in the 2025 tax season?
More than 6.5 million calls strained the Canada Revenue Agency this tax season as its chatbot answered 657,000 tax questions online.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Generative AI
Gartner sees AI spending hit USD $2.59 trillion in 2026
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Aveva unveils AI & data updates across industrial suite
BeyondTrust named leader in KuppingerCole PAM report
Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps
IRONSCALES names Steve McKenzie Chief Operating Officer
Featured News
Riverbed says go from ticket queues to zero disruption
AI-driven support tools could cut employee downtime, as Riverbed argues that fewer tickets may still hide unresolved problems.
Dell Technologies makes all the hardware cool again
Renewed AI spending is boosting demand for Dell's secure, certified infrastructure as companies chase faster deployment and lower cloud costs.
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Enterprises may soon design data systems for AI agents rather than staff, as Google Cloud adds real-time context, automation and cross-cloud access.
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.
AI hallucinations 'symptom not disease' in Canada's courts
Canadian courts are treating AI mistakes as a human responsibility, after chatbot errors and false citations have already triggered damages and costs awards.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
UiPath is pushing AI deeper into software testing, promising autonomous agents that transform quality assurance and developers' roles.
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Elastic argues that in an AI-obsessed market, robust search across messy data is the real foundation of trustworthy, profitable experiences.
Composable, process‑aware AI key to enterprise ROI
Process intelligence and composable architecture are emerging as the missing ingredients to turn fragile AI pilots into resilient, traceable value.
Are ads the inevitable future of artificial intelligence?
OpenAI's move to add ads to ChatGPT in the US is sparking Canadian fears over trust, data use and a possible ad-driven AI future.
Expert Columns
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
Why Legal Services demand is about to grow, not shrink
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
World Backup Day 2026: In the age of AI, what are you really backing up?
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update
The pros and cons of AI in content generation: all you need to know
Trust as a measurable asset for CMOs in the age of AI
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Generative AI News
Probe finds OpenAI violated privacy laws in ChatGPT dev
Privacy regulators in Canada say the chatbot maker failed to obtain valid consent for training data, prompting ongoing oversight and reform.
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Visa expands AI payments testing to Canadian issuers
Canadian banks will test how AI agents can initiate card payments as Visa prepares issuers for new controls over consent, fraud and liability.
AI hallucinations 'symptom not disease' in Canada's courts
Canadian courts are treating AI mistakes as a human responsibility, after chatbot errors and false citations have already triggered damages and costs awards.
Maket launches Version 2 of AI home design platform
Homeowners can now draft and revise layouts in plain language as the Montreal startup’s latest release bundles planning, editing and visualisation.
Google says Gemini blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025
Gemini-powered screening helped Google catch more than 99% of policy-violating ads before users saw them, as scams grew more complex.
Dext launches AI Assist as accountants warn of tax errors
Canadian accountants say generic AI advice is already causing filing mistakes, as Dext rolls out a specialist tool for bookkeepers and firms.
Konverge embeds AI in custom software to streamline work
Businesses could cut delays and duplicate work as Konverge puts AI inside workflows, while keeping human oversight for compliance.
Miovision launches Mateo AI agent for traffic engineering
Traffic departments could cut investigation work by up to 95 per cent as the new tool queries fragmented network data in plain English.
ServiceNow study flags empathy gap in customer service
Only 10% of customers rate service as great, as fragmented systems and poor empathy are driving churn and frustration.
World Backup Day 2026: In the age of AI, what are you really backing up?
AI disruptions and cyberattacks are forcing organisations to back up models, prompts and knowledge bases, not just files.
KPMG launches eight execution imperatives for Canadian tech leaders
KPMG Canada urges tech chiefs to sharpen data, AI and cloud execution as a survey of 150 executives flags gaps in scaling and returns.
FIFAI panel report sets 'AGILE' guide for AI in finance
The report warns Canadian lenders that fraud, supply-chain concentration and market shocks are becoming the main AI threats in finance.
Bell expands BUZZ HPC AI data centre deal in Merritt
The 6.5 MW expansion will give Canadian customers more sovereign AI compute as demand for domestic data residency grows.
TELUS launches AI smart home assistant for one app
Households with mixed-brand gadgets can now control them through one interface, as TELUS rolls out its assistant to SmartHome+ users across Canada.
Canadian law firms report strongest AI time savings
Canadian law firms report the strongest AI time savings globally, yet many still battle lost billable hours and tangled tech stacks.
Report finds LLMs train on Canadian news, rarely attribute
AI models rarely credits Canadian news sources, McGill audit warns, risking traffic and pay for regional and French-language outlets.
RFPs drive 40% of enterprise revenue as AI use surges
RFPs now touch 40% of enterprise revenue as Loopio reports rising submission volumes and surging generative AI use in bid workflows.
Canadian women report greater anxiety over AI at work
Canadian women report higher anxiety and lower confidence using AI at work than men, as workplace expectations outpace support and training.
Bell, Coveo partner on sovereign AI stack for Canada
Bell and Coveo are teaming up to offer a sovereign, Canada-based AI stack aimed at government and regulated data-sensitive sectors.
AI-fuelled scams tied to tariffs erode Canadians' trust
AI-boosted scams piggybacking on tariff and cost-of-living fears are eroding Canadians' trust in everyday digital messages, Interac warns.