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halifax. citynews. ca > 04/21/2026 > most-serious-cyberattacks-against-the-uk-now-from-russia-iran-and-china-cyber-chief-will-say

Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief will say

10+ hour, 52+ min ago  (557+ words) Posted Apr 21, 2026 09: 10: 27 PM. In recent months, authorities in Sweden, Poland, Denmark and Norway have all warned that hackers linked to Russia have targeted their critical infrastructure including power plants and dams. Horne will say the NCSC currently handles around four…...

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halifax. citynews. ca > 04/10/2026 > from-buddhabot-to-1-99-chats-with-ai-jesus-the-faith-based-tech-boom-is-here

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1+ week, 4+ day ago  (16+ words) From "Buddha Bot" to $1. 99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here'City News Halifax...

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halifax. citynews. ca > 04/09/2026 > environment-canada-to-use-ai-in-new-weather-forecasting-model

Environment Canada to use AI in new weather forecasting model

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (626+ words) Posted Apr 9, 2026 04: 33: 35 PM. OTTAWA " Environment and Climate Change Canada will use artificial intelligence to make its weather forecasts more accurate, the federal department said Thursday. It plans to launch a hybrid model this spring that uses both AI and traditional…...

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halifax. citynews. ca > 03/26/2026 > ai-is-giving-bad-advice-to-flatter-its-users-says-new-study-on-dangers-of-overly-agreeable-chatbots

AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbots

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (861+ words) Posted Mar 26, 2026 03: 03: 26 PM. Artificial intelligence chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice that can damage relationships and reinforce harmful behaviors, according to a new study that explores the dangers of…...

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halifax. citynews. ca > 03/26/2026 > southeast-asia-revisits-nuclear-power-plans-for-ai-data-centers-iran-war-disrupts-energy-supplies

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers Iran war disrupts energy supplies

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (1321+ words) Posted Mar 26, 2026 02: 34: 44 AM. Several Southeast Asian nations are reviving mothballed nuclear plans and setting ambitious targets and nearly half of the region could, if they pursue those goals, have nuclear energy in the 2030s. Even countries without current plans have signaled…...

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halifax. citynews. ca > 03/25/2026 > melania-trump-shares-the-spotlight-with-a-robot-at-an-education-and-technology-event

Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology event

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (433+ words) Posted Mar 25, 2026 03: 25: 12 PM. The humanoid accompanied the first lady as she arrived at the White House East Room for the final day of a summit she had convened with counterparts from around the world through her Fostering the Future Together…...

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halifax. citynews. ca > 03/16/2026 > atkinsrealis-announces-collaboration-with-nvidia-on-nuclear-powered-ai-factories

Atkins R'alis announces collaboration with Nvidia on nuclear-powered AI factories

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (226+ words) Posted Mar 16, 2026 06: 42: 22 PM. MONTREAL " Atkins R'alis Group Inc. and Nvidia are looking into integrating the chipmaker's technologies with the development of nuclear-powered AI factories. The Montreal-based company says the technologies could help provide a framework to design digital versions of…...

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halifax. citynews. ca > 03/13/2026 > ottawa-to-announce-550m-in-funding-for-canadian-research-projects

Ottawa to announce $550 M in funding for Canadian research projects

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (288+ words) Posted Mar 13, 2026 07: 00: 04 AM. OTTAWA " Ottawa is expected to announce $552 million in funding for academic research projects this morning. The federal government is set to name the projects getting funding through the Canadian Foundation for Innovation at an event at the…...

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halifax. citynews. ca > 03/12/2026 > iran-linked-hackers-take-aim-at-us-and-other-targets-raising-risk-of-cyberattacks-during-war

Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1067+ words) Posted Mar 12, 2026 02: 24: 23 PM. Iran has invested heavily in its offensive cyber capabilities while cultivating ties to hacking groups. In recent years, groups working for Tehran have infiltrated the email system of President Donald Trump's campaign, targeted U. S. water plants and tried…...

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halifax. citynews. ca > 03/05/2026 > bell-launches-5g-plus-advanced-mobile-network

Bell launches 5 G Plus Advanced mobile network

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (325+ words) Posted Mar 5, 2026 12: 36: 06 PM. MONTREAL " Bell Canada is launching its 5 G Plus Advanced mobile network, which it says will provide faster speeds and serve as a stepping stone toward 6 G connectivity. The technology runs on Bell's latest wireless spectrum deployment and…...