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    Murad Hemmadi

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    Murad Hemmadi covers artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing and other deep technologies. He was previously an Ottawa correspondent for The Logic, covering business and innovation policy. Before joining The Logic, he covered politics and wrote a daily newsletter for Maclean’s.
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    Articles by Murad Hemmadi

    Manulife now uses AI to say yes to life insurance applications

    https://thelogic.co/news/manulife-ai-life-insurance-maude/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   Jan 29, 2026

    The financial services giant wants to generate $1 billion in enterprise value using AI by 2027. Smarter underwriting models are one way it hopes to boost sales and improve efficiency.

    Y Combinator’s move to drop Canadian-incorporated startups hits a nerve up north

    https://thelogic.co/news/y-combinator-canada-reincorporation-startups-investors/

    By Murad Hemmadi and Catherine McIntyre   |   Jan 28, 2026

    Canadian founders say incorporating in the U.S. brings paperwork and investment benefits, but investors say it’s not necessary for Canadian startups to succeed

    Waabi raises US$750M as it moves self-driving AI into Uber robotaxis

    https://thelogic.co/news/waabi-series-c-autonomous-vehicles-uber/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   Jan 28, 2026

    The Toronto-based AI firm is rolling out autonomous trucks and expanding into new markets with backing from the likes of Khosla Ventures, Nvidia, Porsche and Telus

    Briefing

    Cohere also joins Hanwha Ocean’s bid to sell Canada submarines

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/cohere-also-joins-hanwha-oceans-bid-to-sell-canada-submarines/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   Jan 27, 2026

    Vention raises US$110M in bid to automate more manufacturing

    https://thelogic.co/news/vention-series-d-industrial-robots-quebec/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   Jan 27, 2026

    Montreal-based firm sees growing demand for robots on factory floors, and big business with large clients

    Etienne Lacroix gestures with his thumb and forefinger held an inch or two apart as he speaks on stage against a purple backdrop with "Collision" written on it multiple times.

    Y Combinator is no longer investing in Canadian startups

    https://thelogic.co/news/exclusive/y-combinator-canada-startups/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   Jan 26, 2026

    Silicon Valley’s most famous accelerator now requires Canadian firms to incorporate in the U.S., Cayman Islands or Singapore in order for it to invest

    Aerial view of San Francisco

    Briefing

    Shopify’s Lütke takes to track for 24 hours of Daytona

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/shopifys-lutke-takes-to-track-for-24-hours-of-daytona/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   Jan 23, 2026

    Briefing

    Brookfield-backed Pinegrove Opportunity Partners raises US$2.2B fund

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/brookfield-backed-pinegrove-opportunity-partners-raises-us2-2b-fund/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   Jan 23, 2026

    Briefing

    CPP Investments calls for xAI safety review and moderation against deepfakes

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/cpp-investments-calls-for-xai-safety-review-and-moderation-against-deepfakes/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   Jan 22, 2026

    Briefing

    Chata Technologies raises US$10M for AI analytics tools

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/chata-technologies-raises-us10m-for-ai-analytics-tools/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   Jan 21, 2026

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