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AI Minister Backs Anthropic’s ‘Responsible’ Mythos Rollout as Regulation Tightens

  Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon will meet with Anthropic leaders in response to concerns about the company’s new AI model. Canada’s Artificial Intelligence Minister says Anthropic is taking a “responsible and safety‑first approach” with its newly announced Mythos model family — a comment that comes as governments worldwide race to regulate rapidly advancing AI systems. According to public statements, the minister highlighted Anthropic’s emphasis on model transparency, safety evaluations, and controlled deployment , noting that these practices align with Canada’s push for clearer AI accountability standards. While the remarks were not tied to any specific policy change, they signal growing government interest in how frontier AI models could affect everything from cybersecurity to labour markets. For markets, the reaction has been modest but notable. AI‑linked equities — particularly cloud providers and chipmakers — saw small early‑morning gains , reflecting inves...

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RBC Shifts Hybrid Work Model: Employees to Spend More Time in Office

 


The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has announced a shift in its hybrid work policy, requiring employees to work in the office three to four days a week starting May 1. This move marks a change from previous arrangements, where most employees worked in-person two to three days per week.

In a memo to staff, RBC emphasized the importance of in-person collaboration, stating that employees in hybrid roles will now spend the majority of their time in the office. The bank's leadership will finalize plans and provide updates to individual teams.

RBC joins a growing list of major employers adjusting their remote work policies. Other financial institutions, such as the National Bank of Canada and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, have also encouraged employees to return to the office for a significant portion of the workweek.

The shift reflects RBC’s commitment to fostering direct human connection, which CEO Dave McKay has previously described as essential to the bank’s culture and success. While hybrid work remains part of RBC’s strategy, the bank aims to strike a balance between flexibility and in-person collaboration.

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