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The rise of the machines: agentic AI

The rise of LLMs and the innovation they unlock means 2026 will be the year of agentic AI.

Canada releases draft framework for stablecoin regulation

The proposed Stablecoin Act is aimed at creating a prudential regime for permitted stablecoins.

The privacy officer’s changing role in the age of innovation and AI

The privacy officer's role has evolved from compliance to being a strategic partner in innovation and governance.

Cybersecurity and privacy: key takeaways from our second annual conference

In October, Osler’s Montréal office hosted the firm’s second annual Privacy Conference, organized by the Privacy and Data Management team.

Stability AI successfully defends Getty Images’ U.K. copyright infringement claim

The U.K. High Court has ruled that a generative AI tool that creates high-quality images from text descriptions, is not an “infringing article”.

AI in the workplace: what employers in Ontario need to know

Ontario has begun to take incremental steps towards regulating how AI ius used in the workplace.

Ontario court reaffirms that compensable loss is a ‘fundamental prerequisite’ to certification of a class action

The Court denied certification to a proposed class action, finding that such a proceeding was not the preferable procedure.

Data sovereignty in light of the CLOUD Act: back to the future?

Ottawa and provincial governments across the country are facing demands for Canadians’ data to be protected.

Is your business ready for AI governance?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to make radical strides, and is reshaping the global business landscape. With the rapid adoption of...

Strengthening American leadership in digital financial technology: insights from the Trump’s administration report on digital assets

The report reiterates President Trump’s stated promise to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world.”