Hyacinths
J.E.H. MacDonald
1919

‘Happy (and safe) shooting!’: chatbots helped researchers plot deadly attacks Users posing as would-be school shooters find AI tools offer detailed advice on how to perpetrate violence Popular AI chatbots helped researchers plot violent attacks including bombing synagogues and assassinating politicians, with one telling a user posing as a would-be school shooter: “Happy (and safe) shooting!” Tests of 10 chatbots carried out in the US and Ireland found that, on average, they enabled violence three-quarters of the time, and discouraged it in just 12% of cases. Some chatbots, however, including Anthropic’s Claude and Snapchat’s My AI, persistently refused to help would-be attackers. Continue reading...

‘Happy (and safe) shooting!’: chatbots helped researchers plot deadly attacks

TIKTOK SECURITY RISK - What The Actual News?

US responsible for deadly missile strike on Iran school, preliminary inquiry says Strike that killed at least 175 people, most of them children, reportedly due to targeting mistake by US military planners * Minab school bombing: a visual guide A preliminary US military investigation has reportedly determined that Washington was responsible for a deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school in February that killed scores of children. According to the New York Times, quoting unnamed US officials and others familiar with the initial findings, the investigation has concluded that the strike on 28 February on the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school building was the result of a targeting mistake by the US military planners. Continue reading...

US responsible for deadly missile strike on Iran school, preliminary inquiry says

Welcome to the Liberal team, Lori Idlout!

We look forward to working with you to build a stronger future for Nunavut, and for all of Canada.

Great white shark named Kara spotted off Vancouver Island A great white shark named Kara has been stirring up chatter among researchers and marine enthusiasts after she was detected off Vancouver Island's waters this week.

A great white shark named Kara has been stirring up chatter among researchers and marine enthusiasts after she was detected off Vancouver Island's waters this week.

‘Dead asf’ but ‘Feels like home’: Hudson Williams bids farewell to Victoria Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams is saying goodbye to Victoria, after spending time in B.C.’s capital filming a new TV series.

Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams is saying goodbye to Victoria, after spending time in B.C.’s capital filming a new TV series.

Wiarton Willie is dead. Long live Wiarton Willie. Canada‘s most famous groundhog was a murder suspect, and the government covered it up.

Wiarton Willie is dead. Long live Wiarton Willie.

Allison Harbour
E.J. Hughes
1966

‘A sobering preview’: extreme heat now affects one in three people globally, study finds Rising temperatures making it hard even for young, healthy people to safely do normal physical tasks in many regions Climate breakdown is shrinking the amount of time that people can safely go about their lives, according to a study that shows a third of the world’s population now resides in areas where heat severely limits activity. Rising temperatures, driven by the continued burning of fossil fuels, are making it difficult even for many young, healthy adults to do basic physical activities, such as housework or walking up stairs during daylight hours at the height of the summer, the report warns. Continue reading...

‘A sobering preview’: extreme heat now affects one in three people globally, study finds

Island firefighters raise more than $42K for Tumbler Ridge after mass shooting Firefighters from across Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island have raised more than $42,000 to support the northern B.C. community of Tumbler Ridge following last month's mass shooting.

Firefighters from across Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island have raised more than $42,000 to support the northern B.C. community of Tumbler Ridge following last month's mass shooting.

Rundle
W.J. Philips
1949

This is GOOD!

India’s energy demand is increasing faster than anywhere else in the world. As an energy superpower, Canada is well-positioned to seize this opportunity.

POV you live in the country where McDonald’s tests its most weirdest “food” YouTube video by Tod Maffin

POV you live in the country where McDonald’s tests its most weirdest "food."
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March Wind (The Crossing)
Philip Surrey
1980

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Cdox.ca: A CANADIAN replacement for Google Docs

Iftar gatherings bring together families, friends, and communities across Canada.

Thank you to the South Nepean Muslim Community Mosque for inviting me to your Iftar last night. And to all those celebrating, Ramadan Mubarak.

NDP MP Lori Idlout crossing floor to Liberals, PM Carney two seats shy of majority Nunavut NDP MP Lori Idlout has crossed the floor to join the Liberals, according to NDP interim leader Don Davies.

By Canadian standards, this is high political drama

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Premier Lantz and I agree – a united federation is a more prosperous one.

We’re working together to break down internal trade barriers, build major infrastructure that connects our economy, and bring down costs for Islanders and all Canadians.

Pacific Ocean
Arthur Lismer
1961

Last week I visited Australia, to build on our long-standing partnership with stronger cooperation in defence cooperation, critical minerals, and AI — to the benefit of both our peoples.

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today in hometown drama

Gas Prices - What The Actual News?

The people of Iran deserve freedom, dignity, and the right to decide their own future.

Even if we know this will be fraught with danger and instability during and after the war.

holy shit

Photo of His Majesty King Charles III and Prime Minister Carney meeting at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ontario.

During his visit to Canada last year, His Majesty King Charles III reminded us that no nation can live unto itself. 

In a more uncertain and divided world, the Commonwealth remains a constant — uniting nations to work together for democracy and for the common good.

Coming in the Harbour, Saint John, N.B.
Lucius O'Brien
1896

Spring Clean Up: Your Dog Remembers Every One