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Cargo containers with “China–USA Trade War" -  Container yard symbolizing U.S.–China semiconductor trade war

The Chip War, AI, and Why North American Compan...

AI isn’t just about algorithms—it’s about silicon. As the U.S. and China battle for semiconductor dominance, companies in North America gain unprecedented advantages in access, funding, and global partnerships.

Larry Ellison Debuts Automated Oracle Offering that Dramatically Cuts Cloud Upgrade Costs

Oracle’s $300B AI Bet: How Larry Ellison and Op...

Oracle’s record-breaking $300B deal with OpenAI isn’t just about compute power — it’s about rewriting the future of cloud, AI, and security. From Larry Ellison’s wild ride since 1977 to...

Why Nvidia Says “No” to Backdoors: Trust, Chips, and the Future of AI Security

Why Nvidia Says “No” to Backdoors: Trust, Chips...

On August 6, 2025, Nvidia made headlines for refusing to build kill switches or surveillance backdoors into its AI GPUs—a bold move in an era of geopolitical tech wars. This...

Chip War text book by Chris Miller

The Chip War Comes to Security: How AI, Silicon...

Chris Miller’s Chip War isn’t just about semiconductors—it’s a roadmap to the AI surveillance future. Here’s how the silicon arms race reshapes global security.

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Cannabis Retailers Across Canada Are Hiring AI Employees for Their Safety

Yahoo Finance. April 11, 2025

Unlike traditional models reliant on costly guards or outdated camera setups, Ranger is purpose-built with artificial intelligence. It connects directly to existing CCTV infrastructure, detecting suspicious behavior in real time and preventing incidents before they escalate — all without expensive hardware upgrades.
Ranger also brings long-term memory and decision-making to security operations. It learns to differentiate between employees, customers, and unknown visitors, and can take critical actions such as calling 911, locking or unlocking doors, and escalating incidents based on context.
"Security has always been one of the biggest headaches in running a cannabis store. You worry about break-ins, staff safety — and hiring guards is expensive and unreliable. Bringing in an AI employee like Ranger was a no-brainer for us," said Zara Lah, a cannabis retail owner in Toronto.
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