TCE News https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Experts say new election law reforms targeting deepfakes will be difficult to prove harmful intent: ‘I’m not seeing how it can be done’ AI lawsuits expose gaps in conventional insurance, says report DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis calls for US-led body to test ‘frontier’ AI models RIP the US state department US military smartphones targeted through roaming and ad tech Trump says Thursday address will focus on ‘free and fair elections’ E. Jean Carroll officially receives more than $5M from Trump in sexual abuse, defamation judgment US refunds $81bn in Trump tariffs after supreme court ruled them illegal Trump reverses threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume Iran ports blockade. Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure point—AND MORE Conservatives could learn from Carney’s prudent approach to policies Carney picks oil exec as New York envoy, replacing Tom Clark Gordie Howe Bridge deal isn’t simply politics as usual. It’s about Trump’s distorted vision of power Prominent Alberta separatist Jeffrey Rath’s assets frozen as First Nation alleges he diverted funds Ottawa launching new secure drone-testing facility in Quebec as part of defence push Business leaders applaud Gordie Howe bridge opening — despite concerns over profit-sharing deal Tracking polls push Liberals to lowest level since February Ex-govt scientist accused of copying work files to further new career in China First Nations chiefs to debate major projects, Indian Act changes in Ottawa EU sanctions Russian cyber spies for years-long hacking Dubai plans new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz Kathryn Ruemmler gigs in at Goldman, complicating search for next General Counsel TCE News Japan builds intelligence agency it hasn’t had since World War II EU moves towards social media ban for children The Latest ‘Monumental failure’: Captive Saudi dissident’s son says Carney let down human rights during visit Across Canada, fight against artificial intelligence goes offline Carney promotes key advisers Scott Gilmore, Maia Johnson in PMO shuffle US unleashes biggest round of strikes on Iran in weeks as tensions boil over in Hormuz. Strait open or closed?—AND MORE Court revives lawsuits tying Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism and A.D.H.D. Knives out at US Supreme Court as justices’ squabbles go public Companies turn to Chinese AI models to cut costs Ex-Palantir executive to build ‘sovereign’ British AI tech 12 states sue to block Paramount Skydance from buying Warner Bros. Volkswagen chief confirms plan to cut 50,000 more jobs Trump’s sons invest heavily in defense tech as father’s admin pours money in US judge voids Trump’s $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits Trump’s attorneys, Justice Dept. leaders misused courts in IRS case, judge says Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and imposes 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz. Israel’s secret operation to cultivate Ahmadinejad—AND MORE Is Carney signalling return of two-party partisan Senate with new appointments? Can we take Mark Carney at his word, or is he Prime Minister Pants-on-Fire? ‘Coin of the Realm’: CUSMA, Gordie Howe Bridge, and end of bilateral trust U.S. bridge shakedown in rough world Alberta, Ottawa and oilsands companies reach Pathways agreement Senior PMO staff shakeup further fuels ongoing cabinet shuffle speculation Carney’s deputy chief of staff departs to seek B.C. Liberal nomination Former public servant accused in foreign interference case involving China Carney investment summit attracts global asset manager backed by Australian super pensions With Calgary Stampede wrapped up, Ottawa looks ahead to Alberta referendum in fall Mark Carney is fumbling on ‘job-killing technologies,’ Avi Lewis charges