Canada wants to make its own AI, break free from US bots

We’re a month shy of the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence, and another close ally has decided to celebrate by declaring independence from American tech, AI in particular. The Canadian government on Thursday announced a new "AI for All" national strategy that will see Ottawa direct CA$1 billion ($719 million) toward expanding AI adoption and supporting Canada's AI sector. The plan includes CA$500 million through an AI financing program to help small and medium-size