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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

    Briefing

    U.S. walks back Biden-era controls on AI chip exports

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/u-s-walks-back-biden-era-controls-on-ai-chip-exports/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   May 14, 2025

    The untold story of how Shopify killed DEI

    https://thelogic.co/news/the-big-read/shopify-dei-build-native-build-black/

    By Aimée Look and Murad Hemmadi   |   May 14, 2025

    Shopify says it wants to make commerce better for everyone. Insiders tell a different story.

    Three gray shopping bags labeled "D," "E," and "I" stand upright by a grave with a bouquet of flowers placed in front of them on green grass.

    Insurance firms want to cash in on the AI boom

    https://thelogic.co/news/ai-insurance-armilla-chatbots-mistakes/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   May 13, 2025

    Premiums for AI insurance could hit US$4.77 billion by 2032. Insurers looking to grab a piece of the action are growing fast.

    Briefing

    Shopify’s stock jumps as it’s set to join Nasdaq- 100

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/shopifys-stock-jumps-as-its-set-to-join-nasdaq-100/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   May 12, 2025

    Briefing

    D-Wave’s stock leaps after growth from quantum computer sale

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/d-waves-stock-leaps-after-growth-from-quantum-computer-sale/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   May 9, 2025

    Briefing

    Instacart CEO to head OpenAI’s applications division

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/instacart-ceo-to-head-openais-applications-division/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   May 8, 2025

    Shopify’s stock falls on trade war fears, but not its sales

    https://thelogic.co/news/shopify-earnings-q1-2025-trade-war-tariffs/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   May 8, 2025

    The commerce company made US$2.36 billion in revenue in the first quarter, but forecast slower than expected profit growth

    A sign with the Shopify logo, a green bag with an "S" on it, and the text Shopify on a concrete building wall

    Key Ozempic researcher says Canada is messing up science funding

    https://thelogic.co/news/ozempic-daniel-drucker-canadian-science/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   May 7, 2025

    Daniel Drucker, a Canadian researcher who made a major contribution to the development of Ozempic, says it is a “tragedy” that Canada exports so much research overseas

    Briefing

    Canadian biotech startups generating competitive returns, investors say

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/canadian-biotech-startups-generating-competitive-returns-investors-say/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   May 7, 2025

    Briefing

    AMD to take US$1.5B hit on China export curbs

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/amd-to-take-us1-5b-hit-on-china-export-curbs/

    By Murad Hemmadi   |   May 7, 2025

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