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Telus’s BC AI data centre cluster is a sovereign-compute bet, not a finished build
Ottawa and Telus announced a three-site AI data centre cluster in British Columbia: Kamloops, Mount Pleasant, and downtown Vancouver. But the project is still at MOU stage, with no funding committed yet and no public pricing, GPU counts, or power capacity disclosed. For Canadian builders, the real question is whether this becomes usable domestic AI infrastructure — or just a polished policy signal that arrives after the market has already moved on.
Apr 22, 2026
Elon Musk's Universal High Income: Inflation-Free Dream or Risky Gamble?
Elon Musk argues for a 'universal high income' to tackle AI-driven unemployment, claiming it won't spur inflation due to boosted productivity. Economist Steve Hanke questions this, citing historical booms with inflation. Builders should watch this space for its big implications on economic policies and tech impacts.
Apr 14, 2026
Ireland Faces AI Job Crunch: Could a 200k Job Loss Be Imminent?
A new report by ESRI and the Department of Finance warns that rapid AI growth could displace up to 200,000 jobs in Ireland, raising unemployment concerns reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis. While job creation could offset losses, the study focuses on potential disruption, impacting mainly higher-income households and mental health.