OpenAI and US Department of Defense Agree to Terms for AI Deployment in Military Settings
OpenAI has announced a deal with the United States Department of Defense (the “ DoD ”) that will allow the United States military to deploy advanced artificial intelligence systems within classified environments. The arrangement follows the recent breakdown in relations between Anthropic and the US government, which resulted in Anthropic being designated a “Supply-Chain Risk to National Security”, and federal agencies being directed to discontinue all use of Anthropic tech
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Reinventing Cement: CURA’s Path to Reducing CO₂ Emissions
March 12, 2026 Global average atmospheric carbon dioxide (“ CO₂ ”) concentrations have climbed roughly 25 percent since 1980. This is largely driven by fossil fuel combustion and intensifying wildfires, as the planet’s natural CO₂ sinks lose their capacity to keep up. One of the industries sitting at the heart of the climate dilemma is cement. While foundational to modern infrastructure, its production accounts for approximately 8 percent of global CO₂ emissions. CURA Clim
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Carbon Robotics’ Large Plant Model Brings Real-Time Plant ID to Laser Weeding
March 11, 2026 Carbon Robotics , the Seattle startup behind the LaserWeeder – a robot fleet that uses lasers to eliminate weeds – has introduced a new AI system called the Large Plant Model (“ LPM ”). The company says LPM can detect and identify plant species in real time, helping the LaserWeeder make more accurate decisions about what to remove and what to leave behind. The company has raised more than US$60 million from investors including Sozo Ventures, Fuse Venture Cap
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Making Waves: pHathom Raises C$4 million to Scale its Coastal Carbon Capture Technology
Halifax-based cleantech startup, pHathom Technologies Inc. (“ pHathom ”) is developing a new approach to carbon dioxide removal that leverages established coastal energy infrastructure. Bioenergy plants located near the ocean remain an important source of dependable electricity and heat. pHathom’s technology is designed to integrate with these facilities and capture carbon dioxide from their emissions before it can enter the atmosphere. Inside pHathom’s weathering reactor
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Etsy to sell Depop, Gen Z’s Favourite Hub for Vintage Clothing, to eBay This Year
According to a recent article from TechCrunch , virtual retailer Etsy is selling Depop, Gen Z’s preferred online platform for buying and selling vintage clothing, to eBay for US$1.2 billion in cash. Depop, which was founded in 2011, gained traction as one of the most trusted trading posts for pre-owned clothing on the internet, servicing a growing market of young consumers hoping to channel the styles of simpler times. In the last several years, the fashion industry’s return
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