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A new TELUS study finds that Gen Z, North America’s first “AI generation,” is leading the adoption of artificial intelligence—especially in education. Nearly half of Gen Z respondents in Canada (46%) and the U.S. (45%) support AI in classrooms, citing benefits such as accessibility and personalized learning.

TELUS Chief Data & Trust Officer Pam Snively said AI will enhance education but also demand new teaching approaches emphasizing creativity and critical thinking. Despite optimism, concerns persist: 90% of Canadian Gen Z worry about AI’s societal impact, while 48% fear job loss through automation.

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TELUS has opened Canada’s first fully sovereign AI factory in Rimouski, Quebec. Powered by NVIDIA GPUs and HPE infrastructure, the facility keeps sensitive data within Canadian-controlled data centres, marking a milestone for technological independence. CEO Darren Entwistle said the factory ensures businesses and governments no longer rely on foreign-controlled systems for AI.

The factory enables model training, fine-tuning, and deployment for Canadian enterprises. Federal AI Minister Evan Solomon called it a key step in national competitiveness, while NVIDIA and HPE leaders said the initiative strengthens Canada’s digital sovereignty. A Kamloops site is planned next.

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Telus is buying back full control of Telus Digital after raising its offer by 32 percent, the Vancouver-based telecom confirmed. The company will now pay US$4.50 per share—up from US$3.40—spending a total of US$539 million. Telus Digital, spun out in a 2021 IPO that raised US$1.06 billion, provides outsourcing and technology services, including AI datasets and call centres.

CEO Darren Entwistle said the reacquisition restores “closer operational proximity” to key digital expertise. With minority shareholder EQT supporting the deal, Telus expects the transaction to close by year’s end, bringing the unit fully back under parent company ownership.

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TELUS and TransUnion have launched Branded Call Display in Canada, a new service that allows participating businesses to show their name, logo, and call reason on recipients’ mobile phones. Aimed at reducing fraud and improving call engagement, the service authenticates calls in real time, helping Canadians distinguish legitimate communication from spoofed numbers.

A recent TransUnion survey found 70% of Canadians are more likely to answer verified calls. TELUS says the initiative builds on efforts to modernize voice communications, including previous work with STIR/SHAKEN protocols to fight robocalls and scams.

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Telus posted $301 million in net income this quarter, more than doubling last year’s result. The Vancouver-based telecom added over 1.1 million subscriptions across its service lines, prompting a 7% dividend increase to $1.67 annually. While average revenue per mobile user declined, customer growth—particularly for unlimited North America plans—strengthened performance.

Telus Health and Telus Digital also contributed rising revenue. The results come in stark contrast to Bell’s, which cut its dividend by over 50% to manage debt. Telus’s diversified strategy appears to be cushioning it against industry pressures and securing long-term shareholder value.

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Canada’s telecom companies are sitting on billions in copper, yet theft is rising as they replace old copper networks with fibre-optics. Telus projects $500M from copper recycling over five years, while Bell cites security concerns, with 88% of network break-ins linked to copper theft.

In Hamilton, theft reports nearly tripled from 2022 to 2023. Rogers downplays copper’s value but also faces vandalism. Telcos are pushing for stricter laws, arguing the current penalties fail to deter criminals. With copper demand set to rise, industry leaders warn the problem may worsen without stronger legal protections.

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