Canada’s AI strategy, data centre pushback, is there enough jet fuel? and more

<p>Prime Minister Mark Carney says he uses AI – and he’s hoping more Canadians will soon use it too. Carney unveiled his government's long-awaited strategy on artificial intelligence. It includes spending up to $2 billion to maximize the benefits, prevent the harms, and give Canada more control over how our data is used.</p><p><br></p><p>And: Scaling up on AI means more data centres. Canada has just five large scale centres so far, and there are plans for nearly 100 more… but there’s pushback in Alberta, where most of the centres are being planned.</p><p><br></p><p>Also: There apparently IS enough aviation fuel for flights. That message is now coming from some major airlines, weeks after scarce supply warnings prompted thousands of flight cancellations.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus: Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, Alberta separation and treaty rights, and more.</p>