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Murad Hemmadi

Reporter

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

Robotics firms want in on Canada’s defence spending spree

https://thelogic.co/news/canada-defence-spending-robotics/

By Murad Hemmadi | Oct 17, 2025

Machine makers reckon more affordable technologies developed for clients in science and energy could also bolster the Armed Forces

The top of an orange-and-black submarine-like drone is breaking the surface of the water in a bay. In the background are various houses on a forest hillside and a marina with numerous ships.

What business wants from the 2025 federal budget

https://thelogic.co/news/special-report/business-2025-federal-budget/

By Anita Balakrishnan, Claire Brownell, Murad Hemmadi, Laura Osman, David Reevely and Jesse Snyder | Oct 16, 2025

Money for AI adoption, a Canada-first drug policy and follow-through on open banking are among the asks for the long-awaited 2025 budget

A shot taken in Rideau Hall in Ottawa of Mark Carney shaking hands with François-Philippe Champagne

Briefing

Canadian business bosses plan to spend on AI to goose output: Survey

https://thelogic.co/briefing/canadian-business-bosses-plan-to-spend-on-ai-to-goose-output-survey/

By Murad Hemmadi | Oct 15, 2025

Bell targets $1.5B in AI revenue in 2028 with deals for data centres and tools

https://thelogic.co/news/bell-artificial-intelligence-strategy-investment/

By Murad Hemmadi | Oct 14, 2025

The telecom giant is considering working with financial and chip partners to offset some of the costs of building data centres

The exterior of an office building with a Bell sign on the top edge of the building.

Briefing

Canadian firms launch ‘sovereign’ AI infrastructure for public sector

https://thelogic.co/briefing/canadian-firms-launch-sovereign-ai-infrastructure-for-public-sector/

By Murad Hemmadi | Oct 9, 2025

Briefing

Spellbook raises US$50M Series B at US$350M valuation for contract AI tool

https://thelogic.co/briefing/spellbook-raises-us50m-series-b-at-us350m-valuation-for-contract-ai-tool/

By Murad Hemmadi | Oct 9, 2025

Canada takes centre stage at Elevate

https://thelogic.co/news/canada-elevate-festival-2025/

By Anita Balakrishnan, Claire Brownell and Murad Hemmadi | Oct 9, 2025

At Toronto’s tech gathering, the only thing getting more hype than AI was being Canadian

Briefing

OpenAI and Creative Destruction Lab team to help charities adopt AI

https://thelogic.co/briefing/openai-and-creative-destruction-lab-team-to-help-charities-adopt-ai/

By Murad Hemmadi | Oct 8, 2025

OpenAI wants to be part of Canada’s sovereign AI play

https://thelogic.co/news/openai-wants-to-be-part-of-canadas-sovereign-ai-play/

By Murad Hemmadi | Oct 7, 2025

The U.S. tech giant says it can be a “constructive partner” in building the country’s digital infrastructure and kickstarting economic growth

Briefing

Cohere’s Zhang backs spinning out federal semiconductor facility

https://thelogic.co/briefing/coheres-zhang-backs-spinning-out-federal-semiconductor-facility/

By Murad Hemmadi | Oct 7, 2025