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In the news today: New gun figures, AI deepfake probe, online harms, World Cup begins
Most crime guns traced by the RCMP in 2023 and 2024 originated within Canada, with a minority smuggled from abroad, according to internal RCMP reports obtained by The Canadian Press.
The federal privacy commissioner will release findings of an investigation into sexual deepfakes created by Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot, examining compliance with privacy laws and consent issues.
The Canadian government introduced legislation to block social media access for kids under 16 and regulate AI chatbot companies to reduce harmful content and enforce safety measures.
The FIFA World Cup began with matches and cultural events in Canadian host cities, including several games in Toronto and Vancouver.