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Mila is a research institute and innovation hub focused on advancing artificial intelligence from the lab into real-world impact. Stories under this tag explore how Mila collaborates with industry, investors and policymakers to turn strong AI research foundations into thriving startup ecosystems and practical applications.

By reading Mila-tagged articles, you’ll gain insight into how AI research organizations are shaping investment priorities, influencing venture capital flows and advocating for the infrastructure needed to scale cutting-edge ideas. These stories highlight the strategies, partnerships and policy recommendations that can help transform scientific advances in AI into sustainable companies and long-term economic value.

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MITRE flags deepfake KYC threat using face-swap tools

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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MITRE warns that cheap face-swap deepfakes can defeat banks' remote KYC checks, bypassing liveness tools to open fraudulent accounts.
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TELUS: Shoppers want data trust as privacy beats convenience

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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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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B2B buyers rebel against 'discovery theatre' sales

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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B2B buyers are rebelling against scripted 'discovery theatre' sales, accusing vendors of wasting time, misusing AI and eroding trust.
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Adobe adds Firefly video tools & unlimited AI use

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Adobe expands Firefly with prompt-based video edits, browser editor, partner models and a promo offering unlimited AI generations for some.
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C-Tech shifts to Dassault cloud CAD for composites push

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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New Zealand composites specialist C-Tech adopts Dassault's cloud 3DEXPERIENCE CAD to unify design, simulation and manufacturing across sites.
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Soverli raises USD $2.6m for sovereign smartphone OS

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Swiss start-up Soverli raises USD $2.6m to build a sovereign smartphone layer that runs alongside Android and iOS for mission-critical use.
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Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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VyOS says the age of the central office is over, pitching a universal software network layer for cloud, remote work and AI-era traffic.
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Denodo again a Leader in Gartner 2025 data tools MQ

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Denodo secures Leader spot in Gartner's 2025 Data Integration Tools Magic Quadrant for a sixth year, buoyed by new AI-driven upgrades.
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SonicWall rolls out AI chat & tools for self-service

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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SonicWall launches AI chat, unified search and tutorials to speed self-service support while keeping traditional help channels in place.
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AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.
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AI to redefine eCommerce discovery, emotion & subs by 2026

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI is set to reshape eCommerce by 2026, powering discovery, emotional journeys and flexible subscriptions built on cleaner product data.
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Tenable hack of Copilot AI agent exposes fraud risks

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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A Tenable demo shows a Copilot-built AI agent can be jailbreaked to steal card data and grant free trips, exposing major fraud risks.
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When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.
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Progress unveils agentic AI UI tools for Telerik, Kendo

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Progress launches agentic AI tools in Telerik and Kendo UI to auto-generate production-ready screens and boost developer productivity.
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AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.
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Microsoft patches Windows zero-day & risky Office flaws

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Microsoft fixes a Windows zero-day used in attacks and Office flaws that can execute code when emails are merely received or previewed.
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Singulr AI appoints Bask Iyer to steer enterprise AI governance

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Singulr AI hires veteran tech leader Bask Iyer as Strategic Advisor to guide CIOs on governance amid rapid enterprise adoption of agentic AI.
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AI-led workplaces twice as likely to beat revenue goals

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Firms that embed AI in digital workplace tools are twice as likely to beat revenue goals, as gaps widen with slower-moving rivals.
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Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Intel launches a Canada laptop guide from CAD $399.99 to CAD $2,199.99, bundling select gaming models with a free blockbuster PC title.
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Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.