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Canada Advances AI Policy with Focus on Digital Sovereignty and Quantum Computing

September 27, 2025 Chris Thompson

Canada has outlined a national strategy to secure digital sovereignty and expand AI adoption. In speeches delivered in Montreal and Toronto, Minister Evan Solomon emphasized the risks of foreign jurisdiction over Canadian data and the need for sovereign compute infrastructure. The plan is structured around three pillars: capital, customers, and compute, with government procurement supporting domestic AI champions such as Cohere. Additional priorities include updating data privacy laws, strengthening trust, and retaining research talent. A 30-day AI Task Force will accelerate policy development, with a full national strategy expected by year-end. [more]

Donald Trump’s Pro-Crypto Policy Shift and Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Idea

August 6, 2024 Chris Thompson

Former President Donald Trump has outlined significant cryptocurrency policies aimed at positioning the U.S. as a global leader. Central to his platform is the creation of a “strategic Bitcoin stockpile,” filled with Bitcoin acquired through legal seizures. Trump also proposes a pro-crypto regulatory environment, including the establishment of a presidential advisory council on cryptocurrency and the appointment of a crypto-friendly SEC chairman. These proposals align with Trump’s broader economic agenda and have garnered support from key Silicon Valley figures. However, they also raise concerns about market volatility and the potential risks of reduced oversight. [more]

Palantir: The #1 Vendor In AI, Data Science, and Machine Learning

November 20, 2023 Lorimer Wilson

Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) is not just a key player in government intelligence and data integration, it’s a burgeoning force in the private sector, with a 23% growth outpacing its government revenue growth. Its Q3/2023 earnings reflect a 210% YTD stock price increase, ranking it among the top Artificial Intelligence (AI) stocks. With the launch of its AI Platform and other innovative products, Palantir is rapidly expanding its customer base and commercial footprint. Analysts see a large TAM, predicting significant revenue growth and a potential stock upside, as Palantir leverages AI to redefine its industry. [more]

Canadian Predictive Analytics Firm RIWI Determines U.S. Joblessness is Worse than What’s Being Reported

August 6, 2020 Caitlin Cheadle

According to trend-tracking and prediction technology firm RIWI, data suggests U.S. economic recession is much deeper than current jobs data is reporting and Biden has a slight lead on Trump for the Presidential election but beware of the “shy Trump voter” effect. [more]

COVID-19 Update: Trump Buys 3 Months of Remdesivir Drug Supply, While Vaccine Candidates Move Forward with Trials

July 4, 2020 Jay Yi

Recently, the Trump administration ordered more than 500,000 doses of Remdesivir, fully clearing out Gilead’s supply for July and taking 90% of Gilead’s production in August and September, leaving no supply for the rest of the world. [more]

VIX, S&P 500, New Coronavirus Cases, and Unemployment Claims – 4 Indicators to Watch

April 12, 2020 Chris Thompson

The US stock market indices had their best week in 45 years and new coronavirus cases & unemployment claims have plateaued, but the VIX is still in a volatile range. [more]

Video of the Day – New U.S. Fed Programs Could Pump $2.3 Trillion into U.S. Economy

April 10, 2020 Chris Thompson

In addition to earlier measures that supplied more than $1 trillion to purchase Treasury and mortgage-backed securities, the new U.S. Fed programs include support for the “Main Street” lending initiative, loans to states and municipalities, and buying “riskier” assets. [more]

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