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Meta, Pembina Near Deal for Alberta AI Data Centre

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Pembina Pipeline is nearing a deal to build a large AI data centre northeast of Edmonton for Meta, according to sources cited by The Logic. The facility, planned for Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, would mark a significant boost to the province’s ambition of becoming a hub for AI hyperscalers.

Calgary-based Kineticor is expected to supply natural gas-fired power, while Beacon AI has also been involved. Pembina may provide gas through its Alliance pipeline. Regulatory details could be announced soon. The project underscores Alberta’s strategy to use natural gas and carbon capture to attract global technology leaders.

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Meta and Oakley Launch Smart AI Glasses

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Oakley and Meta have unveiled Oakley Meta HSTN, a new line of Performance AI glasses blending cutting-edge design with advanced technology. Built for athletes and active users, the glasses feature a built-in camera, open-ear speakers, and Meta’s AI assistant for hands-free interaction. Battery life reaches eight hours of use, with 3K video capture and water resistance included.

Select models use Oakley’s PRIZM™ lens tech to enhance contrast and clarity. The limited-edition launch begins July 11 at $499 USD, with broader availability later this summer across North America and Europe.

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Apple, Meta, Samsung Absent from Canada Payment Registry

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Apple, Samsung, and Meta are notably absent from the Bank of Canada’s list of payment providers registered under its new oversight regime. The regulation, aimed at reducing risks like hacks and company failures, required non-bank payment services to register by mid-November. While Amazon, Google, and Shopify complied, the central bank is pursuing firms that may have missed the deadline.

Bank of Canada’s Paul Badertscher said companies assessing their registration requirements aren’t included on the list. Apple, Samsung, and Meta, all of which provide payment services in Canada, declined to comment on their absence from the registry.

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Canada Unveils Draft Rules for Internet Giants to Pay News Outlets

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Canada has released draft regulations to enforce the Online News Act, compelling tech titans like Google and Meta’s Facebook to fund news outlets.

Despite efforts to address concerns about limitless liability, Facebook stands firm on its decision to block news content in Canada.

The law, set to launch in December, arose from the media industry’s grievances, seeking stricter regulation of tech giants in the online advertising sphere.

Google is reviewing the proposed regulations, while Meta’s blockade has hardly affected Canadian Facebook usage. Firms must negotiate deals and allocate a portion of global revenues, potentially generating millions yearly.

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Online News Act Spurs Tech Giants to Eliminate News for Canadian Users

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Following the Senate’s approval of the Online News Act, Meta announced the removal of news content from Facebook and Instagram for all Canadian users.

The act, also known as Bill C-18, compels tech giants like Facebook and Google to share revenues with publishers.

Facebook expressed compliance with the legislation, leading to the unavailability of news outlets’ content on its platforms.

Meanwhile, talks between Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez and Google are underway to determine whether Google will take similar action.

Canadians may witness news content disappearing from their Google searches.

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