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🏗️ ATTENTION CALGARY CONTRACTORS: Bid submission fees are being eliminated! Calgary has developed a comprehensive tariff mitigation strategy that's changing the procurement landscape: - 95% of contracts already avoid U.S. suppliers - They've created a tariff estimator tool - The event centre project team is proactively sourcing Canadian and European materials PRO TIP: Construction contractors should prominently feature Canadian or European material sourcing in proposals. The city is actively seeking suppliers who won't get caught in cross-border complications. #CalgaryBusiness #Construction #Procurement #TariffStrategy

🌍 Alibaba's AI Strategy At the World Government Summit 2025, Joe Tsai (Chairman of Alibaba) talked about the company's plans. Here's what you should know: 🚀Economic Growth People used to integrate AI because someone on a board somewhere heard about it at come conference. That spiraled into overspend. The focus is now on practical applications that deliver tangible benefits. Tsai claimed that Alibaba's AI initiatives have generated over $10 billion in economic value. 📖 Open-Source? Maybe not. Tsai said that Alibaba is committed to open-source. That being said, they've yet to open-source Qwen 2.5 Max. 💡 Democratizing AI They've made an effort to reduce training costs by 65% and inference costs by 78%. With this, advanced AI has become accessible to organizations of all sizes. 🌐 ModelScope Platform This ecosystem hosts over 500 specialized models where companies can access, customize, and deploy AI with enterprise-grade security. ❓Why This Matters The industry is moving from theoretical to practical. Success now means aligning AI with economic objectives and sector-specific challenges. 🏛️ Publicus and Gov AI At Publicus, we apply this same pragmatic approach to the public sector by integrating purpose-built AI. 🔮 The Future: What path should AI development take—specialized solutions or all-purpose systems? Are we looking for economic impact too soon, slowing progress? Let us know!👇 #GovTech #AIForImpact #PublicSectorInnovation #OpenSourceEcosystem #SpecializedAI

👉 Government Communication with AI Local governments have an unprecedented opportunity to enhance public engagement, streamline services, and build trust—but only if they harness the power of data and AI effectively. --> Why this matters: ✔ A captive audience is already there – Citizens subscribe to government updates, yet many public sector organizations fail to fully utilize these direct connections. ✔ Email remains a trusted channel – Unlike social media, email allows for persistent, searchable, and detailed communication on complex policy issues. ✔ AI + data = smarter public services – With personalized insights, governments can anticipate citizen needs, improve crisis response, and reduce unnecessary public inquiries. --> Citizen engagement: - Personalized communication → Citizens want targeted updates relevant to their lives—whether it’s about local schools, social services, or infrastructure projects. - Proactive public service updates → Instead of reacting to inbound calls, governments can alert affected residents about service disruptions before they happen. - Behavioral nudging through AI → Smart segmentation and automation enable governments to encourage positive behaviors, such as timely tax payments or participation in public programs. --> Digital governance: By leveraging AI-driven insights, local governments can create a citizen-centric experience, increasing transparency and trust while reducing operational costs. At Publicus, we’re revolutionizing the Canadian public sector through smarter, AI-powered solutions. 💡 How should governments evolve their communication strategies in the digital age? 👇 #GovTech #AIForGood #SmartGovernance #PublicusAI #DigitalGovernance

🌍 The Global AI Power Struggle: Major Updates AI is shaping the future of economies, governance, and global influence. This week, 60 countries, including France, China, and India, signed an AI declaration promoting an “open, inclusive, and ethical” AI ecosystem. But two major players—the US and the UK—refused to sign. The message? AI governance is becoming a geopolitical battleground. ↳ Who’s Driving AI Investment and Regulation? ✔ The EU launches a €200B AI initiative, reinforcing its ambition to be a global AI hub with strong ethical and regulatory oversight. ✔ France secures €109B in private AI investments, pushing to lead European AI innovation. ✔ China, India, and 57 others commit to global AI ethics, advocating for openness and collaboration. ✔ The US & UK abstain, citing concerns over vague governance frameworks and potential security risks. ✔ US VP JD Vance warns against overregulation, emphasizing that AI growth requires flexibility, not restrictive policies. ↳ Why the US & UK Are Hesitant While they agree on the principles of AI governance, both countries are cautious about committing to international frameworks that might: ⚠ Limit innovation – AI is a critical economic driver, and strict regulations could slow progress. ⚠ Weaken national security – AI plays a major role in defense, cybersecurity, and intelligence. ⚠ Restrict pro-growth policies – The US, in particular, is focused on AI as a competitive advantage, not just a regulatory challenge. ↳ The Bigger Picture: A Divided AI Landscape 🔹 The EU’s AI Vision → Ethical AI leadership, strong governance, and public-private partnerships. 🔹 France’s AI Play → Heavy private investment to dominate European AI markets. 🔹 China & India’s Strategy → Expanding AI capabilities with fewer restrictions. 🔹 US & UK’s Stance → Innovation-first, pro-business, with national security as a priority. This divide will define the future of AI. Will AI development be open, collaborative, and globally aligned—or will it become a fragmented race, driven by national interests? ↳ Why This Matters for Canada As AI regulations take shape globally, Canada must decide: ✅ Align with EU-style governance? More oversight, but stronger ethical guardrails. ✅ Follow the US model? Prioritizing AI innovation over strict regulation. ✅ Forge its own path? Balancing responsible AI with economic competitiveness. At Publicus, we focus on GovTech solutions that streamline government contracting while fostering AI innovation. As AI policy shifts, Canada has the opportunity to become a trusted leader in ethical, high-impact AI. What role should Canada play in shaping the future of AI? Let’s discuss. 👇 #AIForGood #GovTech #PublicusAI #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #AIRegulation

🚀 C3 AI: Smarter Supply Chains Supply chain disruptions, fragmented data, and unpredictable market shifts demand a new level of intelligence and adaptability. Enter C3 AI’s multi-hop orchestration agents—a breakthrough in AI-driven supply chain optimization. It works with: ↳AI-Powered Orchestration – A main controller agent converts user requests into actionable instructions, seamlessly integrating data from inventory, logistics, and supplier networks. ↳Real-Time Optimization – Advanced models refine forecasts, adjust inventory buffers, and optimize transport routes based on live data and expert-defined business rules. ↳Intelligent Decision-Making – “What-if” scenario analysis enables businesses to proactively manage risks and improve operational resilience. The impact is: 📉 90% Time Savings – Automation accelerates decision-making, eliminating manual inefficiencies. 🎯 90%+ Accuracy – AI-driven insights refine supply chain strategies with unprecedented precision. 📦 20% Reduction in Stockouts – Improved demand forecasting enhances inventory control. 🚛 15% Lower Transportation Costs – Smarter routing and vendor prioritization optimize logistics expenses. C3 AI’s framework isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about resilience, adaptability, and strategic foresight. In today’s volatile market, businesses need supply chains that can think, adapt, and optimize in real time. AI is revolutionizing all workflows. We'd love to help with your Canadian procurement efforts. #AI #SupplyChain #DigitalTransformation #AIinBusiness #C3AI

🚨 Breaking: Elon Musk Makes a $97.4B Offer for OpenAI Yesterday, Musk and a group of investors offered $97.4 billion to take control of OpenAI. This could reshape the future of artificial intelligence. Key Players: 🚀 Elon Musk – Leading the bid, pushing for OpenAI to return to its open-source, safety-first mission. 💰 Investors – Musk’s X.AI, Vy Capital, and Hollywood power broker Ari Emanuel among others. 🙎🏻♂️ Sam Altman – OpenAI CEO, who fired back with a bold response: 👉 “No thank you, but we will buy Twitter for $9.74 billion if you want.” Here's what’s at stake: ⚖️ Open vs. Closed AI – Will OpenAI stick with its profit-driven model, or shift back to Musk’s nonprofit vision? 🔍 AI Ethics & Control – Musk argues AI development needs transparency & safety, while OpenAI sees rapid innovation as the priority. 💸 Power Struggle – OpenAI is now valued at $300 billion, making Musk’s bid seem laughable to OpenAI players like Sam Altman. Is this about competition with his X.AI or a genuine mission to “fix” OpenAI? The Bigger Picture 🌎 AI is evolving faster than ever, and the battle over its future is heating up. 💡 Will this move reshape AI governance, or is it just another Silicon Valley power play? What do you think—is OpenAI too far gone, is Musk making a joke, or is he not? OpenAI == Twitter 2.0? Let us know! 👇 #ArtificialIntelligence #OpenAI #ElonMusk #AIEthics #TechLeadership

🚨 Today: 110 Billion for AI in France 🚀 3 hours ago at the AI Action Summit in Paris, President Macron announced a powerful vision: France is positioning itself as a global leader in AI — and it's not just about technology. It's about sustainability and innovation. 🌱 In attendance: 🇫🇷 French President Emmanuel Macron (co-host) 🇮🇳 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (co-host) 🇨🇦 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 🇺🇸 US Vice President JD Vance 🇨🇳 Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing 🇪🇺 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen 🇩🇪 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz - Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google - Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI - Brad Smith, President of Microsoft - Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic - Arthur Mensch, CEO of Mistral AI - Éléonore Crespo, Co-founder of Pigment - Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind - Clément Delangue, CEO of Hugging Face Key Highlights: 🌍 110 billion euros in investment pledges ⚡ Clean electric power at the core of AI's energy consumption solutions 🇫🇷 A call to Europe for businesses seeking innovation and sustainability 🌐 Europe’s growing role as the next hub for AI innovation Sundar Pichai, Google CEO, gave a speech there as well. In short: 🔍 AI will democratize access to information, just as the internet did, creating new opportunities for everyone, everywhere. 💡 AI is transforming industries across the globe, from healthcare to education, to enhance productivity, learning, and creativity. ⚡ Costs of AI development are plummeting, making this a golden age for innovation. The cost of processing one token has dropped by 97% in just 18 months, opening the door to a new era of accessible, high-impact technologies. 🌱 AI is becoming more intuitive and human-like, bridging gaps in expertise, accessibility, and experience, while revolutionizing the way we interact with technology. For tech leaders, this is an exciting moment. France's clean power advantage in AI development can drive long-term growth while addressing energy concerns. What does this mean for AI-driven businesses? ✅ Fresh opportunities in European markets ✅ Sustainable and energy-efficient tech solutions ✅ A competitive edge in a global ecosystem What are your thoughts on how this will shape the future of AI innovation? Drop a comment below! 👇 #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEurope #Sustainability #TechInnovation #FutureOfWork

🚨 Breaking: OpenAI Just Changed the Game for Government AI OpenAI's launch of ChatGPT Gov marks a watershed moment for public sector innovation. Here's why this matters: The Numbers: 📊 90,000+ government users 🏛️ 3,500+ agencies 💬 18M+ messages sent 🔑 Key Features: Self-hosted on Azure Government cloud FedRAMP High compliance ready Custom GPTs for agency-specific needs Full administrative control for IT teams 👉Real Impact Already Showing: Air Force Research Lab: Streamlining administrative tasks Los Alamos National Lab: Advancing scientific research Minnesota: Revolutionizing translation services Pennsylvania: Saving 105 minutes per employee daily Big Picture: 1️⃣ US maintaining AI leadership globally 2️⃣ Democratic values driving AI development 3️⃣ Public sector transformation accelerating 4️⃣ National security implications The public sector has always been associated with slowness and red tape. That's changing. We're here to make that happen. You don't need to spend 3 weeks on an RFP anymore :) #GovTech #AI #PublicSector #Innovation #DigitalTransformation

🚨 Breaking: Ontario Cancels $100M Starlink Deal In a dramatic shift, Ontario is terminating its contract with Starlink amid escalating US-Canada trade tensions. Imagine this: Its November, and Ontario signs $100M Starlink deal. Their goal? To connect 15,000 rural homes. And they want it done by June. 3 months later, they cancel the contract due to trade tensions. >This kind of thing has major implications for cross-border tech partnerships. 🤔 How do we balance economic protection with technological progress? 🌐 What's next for rural internet access? 🤝 How will this impact future public-private partnerships? This isn't just about one contract - it's about the future of infrastructure in an increasingly complex global landscape. Canadians, do we need to shut down more trade with America? Americans, are you rethinking tariff policy? Let us know! 👇 #DigitalInfrastructure #GovTech #PublicPolicy #TechNews

⚡ The AI Arms Race Just Changed Direction Forget everything you thought you knew about AI development costs. DeepSeek just rewrote the AI playbook: - Competitive performance at lower costs - Less reliance on high-end chips - Open-source accessibility Why This Matters for Tech Strategy: 🙌 AI development becoming more democratized 🙌 Market power shifting to AI implementers ‼️ New opportunities for innovative solutions The Old Narrative: ❌ Massive infrastructure required ❌ Bleeding-edge chips essential ❌ Enormous energy consumption The New Reality: ✅ Efficient resource utilization ✅ Competitive performance ✅ Open-source innovation Key Takeaways: ↳Lower barriers to AI innovation ↳Market power shifting to implementers ↳Opportunities in efficiency over power Everything is changing. We're here to make sure you don't get left behind. #AITechnology #AIInnovation #TechTrends #TechStrategy #MarketDisruption