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Can we still tell what's real? 'Unsettling' new AI tech makes generating ultrarealistic videos easy
Google's new AI video tool, Veo 3, is designed to be astonishingly realistic, generating its own dialogue, sound effects and soundtracks. Some AI experts say that level of technology is unsettling and makes it more difficult for people to discern what's real and what's fake.
How you can get your dough in the $500M Loblaw bread-fixing settlement
Did you buy bread in the past 20 years? Then you're probably included in what's being called the "largest settlement of a price-fixing case in Canadian history." Here's what we know about the $500-million bread-fixing settlement with Loblaw.
Canadian wins 100-km ultramarathon while stopping to breastfeed her baby along the way
Canadian ultrarunner Stephanie Case just won the 100-kilometre Ultra-Trail Snowdonia ultramarathon in Wales — six months postpartum, without an elite bib, and while stopping to breastfeed her baby at aid stations.
Canadian Harvard students grapple with Trump's attempt to bar foreign students
The Trump administration dealt a major blow Thursday by announcing it was revoking Harvard University's ability to enrol international students. There were 751 Canadian students enrolled at the university in 2024.
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Duolingo's CEO says AI will soon replace teachers. But... should it?
Duolingo's founder and CEO is sparking controversy with his recent statements that AI should replace teachers since it teaches better than humans, but that schools will still exist for childcare.
Chicago newspaper prints a summer reading list. The problem? The books don't exist
The Chicago Sun-Times is being roasted online after it confirmed that a freelancer used AI to generate a summer reading list made up of real authors and fake books. The newspaper called it "a learning moment for all of journalism." Meanwhile, the paper's union said it was "deeply disturbed" by what it called "this slop syndication."
A new chosen one: Ryan Kiera Armstrong is the next vampire slayer in Buffy reboot
Actor Ryan Kiera Armstrong has just been cast in the lead role alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar in the pilot for Hulu's reboot of the wildly popular late '90s television series Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
'Am I a good mom?' We put ChatGPT's parenting advice to the test
A growing number of parents are turning to AI for parenting help, praising the tool's helpful suggestions, validation and empathy. But experts warn AI has its limits in the parenting sphere, and its advice can even be dangerous.
U.S. egg prices have finally dropped, but record highs aren't over that easy
After months of record-high prices that have left retailers and businesses scrambling, the cost of eggs in the U.S. has finally dropped — relatively speaking.
Foreigners have flocked to 'welcoming' Portugal. Why is it expelling migrants now?
With its warm climate, comparatively affordable living and rich culture, Portugal has long appealed to visitors, whether it's for a vacation or a more permanent move. So the government's plans to expel some 18,000 foreigners living in the country without authorization may seem like a sudden shift.