Edmonton Daily Brief

Tech & Research

Tech & Research

Anthropic job postings point to Alberta data centre plans

New job postings suggest Anthropic is looking to increase its data centre footprint in Canada, with a particular focus on Alberta. Anthropic confirmed the postings but did not elaborate on its Canadian strategy or why it is targeting Alberta.

Report outlines barriers facing Edmonton's 2SLGBTQ+ founders

A new report says queer and trans people in Edmonton often choose entrepreneurship out of necessity and need support that considers their identities. The Alberta 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce says queer and trans people can face barriers within established organizations, described as a “lavender ceiling.” The chamber will launch an interactive resource guide in September and McDine will meet with policymakers over the coming months.

Also on this desk

3 items that ran as a headline and a link. Nothing here cleared verification for a written summary, so it points at the source rather than paraphrasing it.

  1. Calgary’s tech sector sees North America’s highest growth 3 years and countingGlobal News Edmonton
  2. Rescuers use new tech to save caver trapped vertically in Alberta’s ‘Psych Squeeze’Global News Edmonton
  3. Andrew Yang Warns About Massive Subsidization of AI Technology That Could Displace MillionsEdmonton Tribune