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Toronto Startup Biossil Uses AI to Revive Failed Drugs with Peter Thiel's Backing

Peter Thiel and OpenAI back Toronto's Biossil, a startup using AI to give new purposes to failed drugs. With CAD $12M in seed funding, Biossil's "DrugRevive" platform leverages AI to cut drug repurposing time by 70-80%, bringing shelved therapies to trial faster. Promising early results include an oncology drug repurposed for a neurological disorder, now in Phase 2 trials.

5 days ago

Toronto Startup Biossil Uses AI to Revive Failed Drugs with Peter Thiel's Backing

Canada Set to Benefit from U.S. H-1B Visa Fee Hike: A Brain Gain Opportunity?

Recent changes in U.S. H-1B visa fees have put Canada in a prime position to attract highly skilled tech and healthcare workers. With a $100,000 fee newly imposed by the Biden administration, Canada's more flexible immigration policies and burgeoning tech hubs like Vancouver and Toronto are becoming appealing options for international talent looking to bypass U.S. costs. This potentially transforms Canada's tech and healthcare sectors, though challenges such as housing and unemployment remain.

Sep 23

Canada Set to Benefit from U.S. H-1B Visa Fee Hike: A Brain Gain Opportunity?

Brainwave Breakthrough: Neuralink Takes Toronto by Storm with Global First in Brain Implants!

Elon Musk's Neuralink has marked a global milestone by performing its first international brain implant surgeries in Toronto. The operations, done on patients with spinal cord injuries at the UHN, showcase Neuralink's ambitious step into practical brain-computer interface trials beyond U.S. borders.

Sep 8

Brainwave Breakthrough: Neuralink Takes Toronto by Storm with Global First in Brain Implants!

Droved Leads the Future of Local SEO with AI-Powered GEO Strategies

Discover how Droved, a Toronto-based local SEO agency, is revolutionizing online visibility for local businesses through cutting-edge AI-powered strategies. Droved's innovative approach, called Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), tailors local SEO methods to adapt to AI-driven search engines, ensuring businesses attract more attention and customer engagement in this new era of search.

Aug 22

Droved Leads the Future of Local SEO with AI-Powered GEO Strategies

AI Unleashes Toronto's Hidden Potential: Experts Weigh In

Discover how AI is set to transform the workplace, with Toronto emerging as a pivotal hub of innovation. Experts reveal the broad opportunities AI presents, from reshaping job roles to energizing new industries. A must-read for anyone curious about AI's role in future economies.

Jul 5

AI Unleashes Toronto's Hidden Potential: Experts Weigh In

Toronto Ditches Tesla from Grants: A Bold Move in Trade Tensions with the US

The city of Toronto has taken a surprising turn by excluding Tesla from its zero-emissions vehicle grant program for taxis and limousines, in a move that's intertwined with ongoing trade tensions instigated by Elon Musk's controversial actions and alignment with Trump's policies. This decision, led by Mayor Olivia Chow, directly impacts nine Tesla vehicles currently benefiting from the program. Deputy Mayor Mike Colle intensifies the situation by pushing for the closure of a local Tesla store. As Toronto jumps into the trade fray, will it spark a nationwide trend?

Feb 19

Toronto Ditches Tesla from Grants: A Bold Move in Trade Tensions with the US

Toronto's Deputy Mayor Sparks Controversy with Tesla Eviction Demand

Toronto Deputy Mayor Mike Colle's demand to evict Tesla from Yorkdale Shopping Centre due to Elon Musk's ties to Donald Trump and U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods ignites a heated debate. With the city lacking legal grounds for eviction and concerns about economic impact, officials and the public are torn on whether municipal policy should be used for making international trade statements.

Feb 16

Toronto's Deputy Mayor Sparks Controversy with Tesla Eviction Demand

Toronto Mayor Swerves on Tesla: Throttles Subsidies to Protest Trump and Musk Ties

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow revs up the political game by placing Tesla in the slow lane of subsidies, specifically targeting new vehicles in the taxi and limo sectors. In a bold city council motion, Tesla is driven out of Toronto's Zero Emission Grant Program as a symbolic maneuver against Donald Trump and Elon Musk's affiliations. Current Tesla owners still navigate with benefits, while private owners stay in the fast lane.

Feb 12

Toronto Mayor Swerves on Tesla: Throttles Subsidies to Protest Trump and Musk Ties

Thomson Reuters: Pioneers in AI Integration

Discover how Thomson Reuters became an early adopter of AI and explore CEO Steve Hasker's insights on AI's transforming role in professional sectors. From their integration of AI in Westlaw to the establishment of an innovation hub in Toronto, learn about how AI is enhancing, not replacing, professionals across various industries.

Dec 31

Thomson Reuters: Pioneers in AI Integration