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CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
James Moore: Canada is a getting a fresh start on artificial intelligence. Let's not waste it.
James Moore is a former federal cabinet minister under prime minister Stephen Harper, and a columnist for The recent federal election provided Canada with a much needed reset on the debate on artificial intelligence (AI), and we should all be thankful for it. There is a new member of Parliament who is the new minister for the file: Evan Solomon. Thoughtful and studious, the new Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation — the first we have had — provides an opportunity for a fresh start on the file. Evan Solomon, AI Evan Solomon fist bumps a guest as he heads to be sworn-in as Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby) Further, all the opposition critics of the AI file from the last parliament — Conservative MP Ryan Williams; Bloc Québécois MP René Villemure; and NDP MP Brian Masse — were all defeated on election day in their respective ridings. This dynamic of personal change, coupled with some good faith on policy development, should give a clear opportunity for the government to re-engage the AI issue with gusto. To start, I think it would be a mistake for the government to simply re-introduce the old Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) (Bill C-27) from the previous parliament. A great deal was exposed about the imperfections, concerns of overreach, governance and questionable spending in the debates around AIDA after its introduction in April of 2023 that should signal the government to walk away from the previous AI policy efforts. There are six areas of AI policy challenges, and they are interconnected and complex. Public safety First, is the need to balance public safety and innovation. Complimenting and supporting a thriving AI ecosystem (and the increasingly mature hubs in Edmonton, Toronto, and Montreal) while protecting people and firms from the risks of unregulated AI systems is a difficult challenge. The risk of overregulating is real and could result in a flight of startups. But at the same time, there will be public collapse of the tolerance and integration of AI into our lives if the harms of surveillance, disinformation and bias are not addressed. Privacy The second issue that needs consideration is the need to address data privacy and consent. AI systems consumed massive datasets which raises concerns about the protection of data and the informed consent of the public for the use of that data — particularly when it comes to health, family, and biometric data. Consent loopholes and data scraping are constant challenges and need to be mitigated in the public interest. And, of course, these protections need to be as borderless as we can possibly secure. Accountability The third issue to be addressed must be the public sector use of AI data and systems. It is reported that agencies are increasingly using AI to try to drive efficiency, but there are credible concerns that they are doing so without adequate public facing accountability or transparency. This needs to be fixed. Any algorithmic decision making by the government needs to be disclosed and the principles of the Privacy Act need to be modernized and ported into any use of AI technology. Jobs Fourth, the impact of labour displacement could trigger a torrent of anxiety and disruption that is greater than we imagine. The impact on jobs and skills development will be substantial and we need to gauge — with the provinces and territories — how best to reskill and retrain workforces who may find their lives sideswiped by AI implementation. Public risk Fifth, the government must apply a national security lens to the AI opportunity/challenge. One of the dominant concerns about AI technology is the lack of accountability given the possible risks that may cause harm to individuals when wrong decisions are made autonomously. For example, there is no common description in law that agreed to or enforced with respect to using AI-based lethal robotic systems for selecting targets with possible lethal force. There is a clear need for defence and intelligence policies to be modernized and continually scrutinized in collaboration with our allies. Competition And sixth, as Canada marches forward with our AI policy that serves Canada and our needs, we need to consider where global standards are headed in the E.U. and U.S. and align our interests accordingly. We must be able to compete internationally, contribute to emerging global norms on AI ethics, governance and safety and avoid regulatory fragmentation that leaves us at a disadvantage with our competitors. In sum, AI presents a complex, fast-evolving set of policy challenges that touch nearly every aspect of society. Policymakers must be agile, principled, and ambitious in the coming Parliament. AI is reshaping economies, transforming workplaces, and redefining our economic boundaries. The opportunities are incredible and the policy challenges associated with the opportunities demand the best efforts our leaders to get it right.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
James Moore: Canada is a getting a fresh start on artificial intelligence. Let's not waste it.
James Moore is a former federal cabinet minister under prime minister Stephen Harper, and a columnist for The recent federal election provided Canada with a much needed reset on the debate on artificial intelligence (AI), and we should all be thankful for it. There is a new member of Parliament who is the new minister for the file: Evan Solomon. Thoughtful and studious, the new Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation — the first we have had — provides an opportunity for a fresh start on the file. Evan Solomon, AI Evan Solomon fist bumps a guest as he heads to be sworn-in as Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby) Further, all the opposition critics of the AI file from the last parliament — Conservative MP Ryan Williams; Bloc Québécois MP René Villemure; and NDP MP Brian Masse — were all defeated on election day in their respective ridings. This dynamic of personal change, coupled with some good faith on policy development, should give a clear opportunity for the government to re-engage the AI issue with gusto. To start, I think it would be a mistake for the government to simply re-introduce the old Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) (Bill C-27) from the previous parliament. A great deal was exposed about the imperfections, concerns of overreach, governance and questionable spending in the debates around AIDA after its introduction in April of 2023 that should signal the government to walk away from the previous AI policy efforts. There are six areas of AI policy challenges, and they are interconnected and complex. Public safety First, is the need to balance public safety and innovation. Complimenting and supporting a thriving AI ecosystem (and the increasingly mature hubs in Edmonton, Toronto, and Montreal) while protecting people and firms from the risks of unregulated AI systems is a difficult challenge. The risk of overregulating is real and could result in a flight of startups. But at the same time, there will be public collapse of the tolerance and integration of AI into our lives if the harms of surveillance, disinformation and bias are not addressed. Privacy The second issue that needs consideration is the need to address data privacy and consent. AI systems consumed massive datasets which raises concerns about the protection of data and the informed consent of the public for the use of that data — particularly when it comes to health, family, and biometric data. Consent loopholes and data scraping are constant challenges and need to be mitigated in the public interest. And, of course, these protections need to be as borderless as we can possibly secure. Accountability The third issue to be addressed must be the public sector use of AI data and systems. It is reported that agencies are increasingly using AI to try to drive efficiency, but there are credible concerns that they are doing so without adequate public facing accountability or transparency. This needs to be fixed. Any algorithmic decision making by the government needs to be disclosed and the principles of the Privacy Act need to be modernized and ported into any use of AI technology. Jobs Fourth, the impact of labour displacement could trigger a torrent of anxiety and disruption that is greater than we imagine. The impact on jobs and skills development will be substantial and we need to gauge — with the provinces and territories — how best to reskill and retrain workforces who may find their lives sideswiped by AI implementation. Public risk Fifth, the government must apply a national security lens to the AI opportunity/challenge. One of the dominant concerns about AI technology is the lack of accountability given the possible risks that may cause harm to individuals when wrong decisions are made autonomously. For example, there is no common description in law that agreed to or enforced with respect to using AI-based lethal robotic systems for selecting targets with possible lethal force. There is a clear need for defence and intelligence policies to be modernized and continually scrutinized in collaboration with our allies. Competition And sixth, as Canada marches forward with our AI policy that serves Canada and our needs, we need to consider where global standards are headed in the E.U. and U.S. and align our interests accordingly. We must be able to compete internationally, contribute to emerging global norms on AI ethics, governance and safety and avoid regulatory fragmentation that leaves us at a disadvantage with our competitors. In sum, AI presents a complex, fast-evolving set of policy challenges that touch nearly every aspect of society. Policymakers must be agile, principled, and ambitious in the coming Parliament. AI is reshaping economies, transforming workplaces, and redefining our economic boundaries. The opportunities are incredible and the policy challenges associated with the opportunities demand the best efforts our leaders to get it right.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
8 countries where Trump has been making new business deals, from Pakistan to Vietnam
Businesses spearheaded by President Donald Trump have struck numerous deals since Trump returned to the White House in January. Leading the way is the Trump Organization, a conglomerate privately owned by the president. With more than 250 subsidiaries, it serves as a holding company for Trump's various hotels, residential real estate, towers, resorts, and golf courses across the world. World Liberty Financial, a decentralized protocol that merges financial services and cryptocurrency, has also brokered deals. A Trump business entity owns 60% of World Liberty and is entitled to 75% of all revenue from coin sales. Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. manage the company. Here are the countries where the Trump empire has been dealmaking. Vietnam's government approved a $1.5 billion Trump Organization project — a joint venture with Vietnamese company KinhBac City Development Holding — Tuoi Tre newspaper reported last week. The project consists of a golf course, hotels, and luxury residences, and is slated for completion by 2029. In addition, Eric Trump is scheduled to meet with officials in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday to discuss a possible Trump Tower in the city, Reuters reports. In April, the president imposed a 'reciprocal' tariff rate of 46% on Vietnamese goods. While that policy is currently on a 90-day pause, it would deal a major blow to the Southeast Asian country if resumed. Goods exported to the U.S. account for 30% of Vietnam's economy, according to IMF estimates, the largest of all U.S. trading partners. As the specter of these crippling levies looms, Hanoi has pledged to buy more American goods, including Boeing (BA) aircraft and agricultural products. Trump first introduced the idea of developing a Trump hotel on a government-owned site in Belgrade, Serbia, a decade ago. In January, details emerged about a deal that would make that vision a reality. Since then, the Trump Organization — partnering with Affinity Partners (the investment firm of Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law) and Emirati developer Eagle Hills — has received the green light to build a $500 million real estate project in the Serbian capital. Trump Tower Belgrade is planned for the site of the former Yugoslav Ministry of Defense headquarters, which was heavily damaged during the 1999 NATO bombing campaign. The complex will feature a 175-room Trump International Hotel, 1,500 luxury residential units, retail spaces, and a memorial honoring victims of the NATO bombings. In March, the Trump Organization, in partnership with Saudi developer Dar Global, advanced a real estate venture in Muscat known as the AIDA project. The development will include luxury residences, each priced at around $2 million. Phase 1 is valued at $200 million. The AIDA project will also feature a $500 million luxury resort, with an 18-hole championship golf course, a members-only club, and a nightclub, scheduled to open in December 2028. Last month, the Trump Organization unveiled its first real estate venture in Qatar, partnering with Saudi developer Dar Global and Qatari state-owned firm Qatari Diar. The development includes an 18-hole championship golf course, a luxury golf clubhouse, and numerous high-end Trump-branded villas. The Trump Organization has committed approximately $3 billion to the project. In December, the Trump Organization and Dar Global announced plans to build Trump Tower Jeddah. The 47-story luxury residential skyscraper — valued at $533 million — will feature high-end residences, retail spaces, fitness centers, spas, gourmet dining, and the Kingdom's first exclusive members-only Trump Club. That same month, the Trump Organization also leased its brand to two new real estate projects in Riyadh, the AP reports, which will be fully owned and developed by Dar Global. In April, the Trump Organization and Dar Global unveiled the Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai. The 80-story skyscraper is set to become a landmark in Downtown Dubai and will include the world's highest outdoor pool. Separately, in December, Dubai-based developer Damac Properties secured the rights to develop Trump Tower Abu Dhabi. Also in April, Abu Dhabi–based crypto investor and trading platform DWF Labs bought $25 million worth of WLF tokens. In April, WLF executives met with Pakistan's president, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in Islamabad. During the visit, WLF and the Pakistan Crypto Council signed a Letter of Intent to 'accelerate blockchain innovation, stablecoin adoption, and decentralized finance integration across Pakistan.' Historic day for @worldlibertyfi at our MOU signing ceremony in Pakistan today. We are looking forward to bring diversity and financial inclusion to the next generation in Pakistan and beyond. Thank you @Bilalbinsaqib for hosting us in the most incredible way. @WatcherChase… The Tron Foundation, a nonprofit based in Singapore, oversees the blockchain Tron, which was founded by Chinese-born crypto billionaire Justin Sun. In May, Eric Trump announced that WLF's stablecoin, USD1, will integrate with the Tron blockchain following Sun's $75 million investment in WLF's WLFI token. Sun has also invested $18.6 million in $TRUMP tokens, the president's so-called 'meme coin,' according to Politico. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Zawya
07-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dar Global appoints Al Adrak Trading & Contracting LLC for main works on the great escape apartments and Aida Phase 1 Villas, Oman
Muscat, Oman – Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, has awarded the main works contract for The Great Escape (TGE) Apartments and the AIDA Phase 1 Villas, to M/s Al Adrak Trading & Contracting LLC one of the country's most respected construction firms with deep expertise in high-end developments. This award marks a pivotal step in the delivery of The Great Escape, a unique residential concept set atop the breathtaking cliffs of Muscat. Designed for those seeking both serenity and sophistication, the TGE Apartments and AIDA Phase 1 Villas form the heart of Phase 1, offering uninterrupted views of the sea, direct access to the golf course, and proximity to the planned hotel and wellness centre. With a long-standing reputation for excellence in Oman's construction sector, Al Adrak was selected to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and delivery. Construction is set to commence immediately, with handover of the TGE Apartments and Villas targeted for Q4 2026. Part of the larger AIDA masterplan being developed in collaboration with Omran Group, The Great Escape represents Dar Global's vision for elevated coastal living in the Sultanate. Spanning over 3.5 million sqm, AIDA blends nature, luxury, and lifestyle into one of the region's most ambitious mixed-use destinations. About Dar Global DarGlobal PLC is an international real estate developer specializing in exclusive luxury developments across the world's most coveted cosmopolitan cities. Catering to global citizens seeking prime investments, second homes, and luxury living, DarGlobal transforms real estate into economic catalysts, unlocking opportunities for both investors and the countries it enters. DarGlobal has partnered with over 10 world-renowned luxury brands, including Trump Organization, Aston Martin, Automobili Lamborghini, Fendi, ELIE SAAB, Marriott Residences, Missoni, Mouawad, Pagani Automobili, and W Hotels. These collaborations offer unique investment opportunities in global cities, providing both wealth growth and protection. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, DarGlobal goes beyond property development, it drives economic transformation by attracting international clients and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). By injecting capital, confidence, and industry expertise, DarGlobal enhances local infrastructure while elevating the global appeal of each destination. With a presence in 14 international cities across 9 countries, DarGlobal's portfolio spans the United Kingdom, Spain, Greece, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, and Qatar. The company is also expanding into world-class hospitality, developing luxury hotels in Dubai, the Maldives, and Oman. To support its international clientele, DarGlobal has sales and customer service offices in New York, London, Marbella, Athens, Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, Muscat, and Doha. For media enquiries, please contact: Atrayee Choudhury | Mai Elsayed Burson
Gulf Today
05-05-2025
- Health
- Gulf Today
AIDA highlights skin diseases affecting millions
Delegates attending the 11th edition of the International Conference in Dermatology and Aesthetics (AIDA) in Abu Dhabi emphasised the significance of ongoing professional development for newly qualified medical practitioners, with a view to acquiring additional experience and refining their competencies. Furthermore, emphasis was placed on the significance of providing support to newly qualified doctors through workshops to help them familiarise with the most recent developments in medical techniques, practices, and treatment methods. They further help doctors acquire the skills necessary to utilise contemporary devices and technologies, thereby ensuring greater precision and safety in the delivery of treatment. The participants further stressed the importance of organising scientific competitions for newly qualified doctors is vital, as they provide doctors with more knowledge and practical experience in the field of dermatology and aesthetics. The speakers emphasised the significance of augmenting the utilisation of artificial intelligence in medical and plastic surgical contexts. They highlighted the potential of AI in medical practices to facilitate treatments that are more intelligent, secure, and dependable. The conference's scientific committee said that the discussions during the three-day sessions, which were attended by a group of top dermatology experts and specialists, focused on a group of skin diseases that affect the quality of life of millions of people around the world. The most common of these conditions are psoriasis, acne, alopecia areata and problems with general hair care. These diseases are not just about how someone looks. They are serious long-term health problems that are often linked to the immune system. They need to be treated for a long time, and doctors need to have a lot of scientific knowledge. As stated by the scientific committee of the conference, the discussions centred on pigmentation disorders, onychopathies, and most pertinently, cutaneous malignancies, which have become a significant public health concern in numerous regions. The conference highlighted the necessity for early diagnosis, public awareness, and effective treatment methods for this disease. The committee also said that the conference focused on important things that medical practitioners need to know and provided an opportunity to review current developments in dermatology, helping to keep up to date with new research and clinical guidelines.
