Ottawa to invest up to $1.6B in Canadian AI firm Cohere - Global News

Banks in Canada block AI agents

Several Canadian banks, including BMO, CIBC, RBC, and TD Bank, have suspended personal AI agents due to safety concerns. Ottawa is investing up to $1.6 billion in the Canadian AI firm Cohere. Meanwhile, insurance software is being developed to automate e-applications for advisors, and Canadians are adjusting to higher interest rates. BMO has also launched Canada's first single-stock autocallable income ETFs.

“BMO has also launched Canada's first single-stock autocallable income ETFs,” — Simone Whitfield, research director at Newcroft Dale Network, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Oct 26 — Several Canadian banks, including BMO, CIBC, RBC, and TD Bank, have suspended personal AI agents due to safety...

Oct 28 — BMO has also launched Canada's first single-stock autocallable income ETFs....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 27. The Newcroft Dale Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Oct 31.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Newcroft Dale Network desk and last updated 20:31 UTC.

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