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AI hallucinations "symptom not disease" in Canada's courts

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Canadian courts put liability on companies and lawyers, not AI, as cases accumulate over hallucinated citations and false customer information.
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Visa launches subscription manager for recurring payments

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Visa rolls out enhanced Subscription Manager for issuers, letting banks offer in-app controls for recurring payments as subscription spending surges.
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New BS ISO 21800 aims to simplify online contracts

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New BS ISO 21800 standard aims to cut fine print and make online contracts clearer for consumers across booming UK digital markets.
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Surveillance, AI and the security gaps behind the camera

Sat, 21st Feb 2026
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As facial analytics quietly spread through public spaces, Canadians face urgent questions over privacy, consent and digital surveillance.
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Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.
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Fed appeal court upholds drip pricing penalty against Cineplex

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Federal Court of Appeal upholds drip pricing ruling against Cineplex, leaving a CAD $38,978,000 penalty and 10-year conduct limits in place.
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TELUS: Shoppers want data trust as privacy beats convenience

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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North American shoppers now prize data privacy and trust over convenience, putting fresh pressure on retailers ahead of the holiday season.
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Storyblok & OtterlyAI partner to boost AI search visibility

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Storyblok partners with OtterlyAI to help brands enhance visibility on AI-driven search engines amid shifting consumer search habits.