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

Canadian banks block personal AI agents

Several Canadian banks, including BMO, CIBC, RBC, and TD Bank, have blocked personal AI agents due to safety concerns. 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.

“Several Canadian banks, including BMO, CIBC, RBC, and TD Bank, have blocked personal AI agents due to safety concerns,” — Hugo Halloway, regional editor at Oakstone Bury Analytics, commented.

Timeline

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

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 27. The Oakstone Bury Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 2.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Oakstone Bury Analytics desk and last updated 23:54 UTC.

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