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Moshe Lander - Ottawa at Work with Leslie Roberts

Major tech companies that offer online streaming services, such as YouTube, could soon be required to contribute Canadian content. Following a length study by Senators and the addition of 12 amendments, Canada’s Senate passed Bill C-11 on Thursday. Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez hopes to see approval from the House of Commons next week after it reviews the Senate's alterations. Michael Geist outlines the bigger picture in Hour 5. Plus, we sift through your texts and emails during the 10:50 Talkback!

Major tech companies that offer online streaming services, such as YouTube, could soon be required to contribute Canadian content. Following a length study by Senators and the addition of 12 amendments, Canada’s Senate passed Bill C-11 on Thursday. Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez hopes to see approval from the House of Commons next week after it reviews the Senate's alterations. Michael Geist outlines the bigger picture in Hour 5. Plus, we sift through your texts and emails during the 10:50 Talkback!

Hour 5 of CFRA Live for Sat. February 4th, 2023

Today is World Cancer Day and several patients across the country are sharing their battles to uplift and inspire Canadians. Jay Abramovitch shares his personal journey in Hour 4. Following the detection of a high-altitude surveillance balloon, allegedly affiliated with China, the Department of National Defence says the feds are working with the United States to protect sensitive information from foreign threats. Chinese officials are assuring Canadians that they are looking into the matter, urging everyone to remain calm and not overreact. Is this a bunch of hot air?

Today is World Cancer Day and several patients across the country are sharing their battles to uplift and inspire Canadians. Jay Abramovitch shares his personal journey in Hour 4. Following the detection of a high-altitude surveillance balloon, allegedly affiliated with China, the Department of National Defence says the feds are working with the United States to protect sensitive information from foreign threats. Chinese officials are assuring Canadians that they are looking into the matter, urging everyone to remain calm and not overreact. Is this a bunch of hot air?

Hour 4 of CFRA Live for Sat. February 4th, 2023

Over the past few weeks, you’ve been reading and hearing a lot about ChatGPT, an Artificial Intelligence chat bot. Several educators, understandably, fear that this tool is being used for cheating and other nefarious purposes. Can it be harnessed for good? George Veletsianos, a professor at British Columbia’s Royal Roads University, is optimistic that it can be done. He joins Andrew Pinsent in Hour 3. Plus, a new study suggests that grocery stores will be operating under a cash-free payment system within the next 5 years. Is this a slippery slope worth sliding on?

Over the past few weeks, you’ve been reading and hearing a lot about ChatGPT, an Artificial Intelligence chat bot. Several educators, understandably, fear that this tool is being used for cheating and other nefarious purposes. Can it be harnessed for good? George Veletsianos, a professor at British Columbia’s Royal Roads University, is optimistic that it can be done. He joins Andrew Pinsent in Hour 3. Plus, a new study suggests that grocery stores will be operating under a cash-free payment system within the next 5 years. Is this a slippery slope worth sliding on?

Moshe Lander - Ottawa at Work with Leslie Roberts

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