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

Several Canadian banks block AI agents

Several Canadian banks, including BMO, CIBC, RBC, and TD Bank, have suspended personal AI agents due to privacy issues. 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,” — Nadia Ashcombe, chief correspondent at Copwell Field Network, commented.

Timeline

Oct 29 — Several Canadian banks, including BMO, CIBC, RBC, and TD Bank, have suspended personal AI agents due to privac...

Oct 30 — 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 29. The Copwell Field Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copwell Field Network desk and last updated 00:32 UTC.

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