U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it will suspend all personal importation of prescription medications beginning October 22, affecting Americans who order drugs from licensed Canadian pharmacies. The Canadian Pharmacy International Patients group is urging affected consumers to join its advocacy effort to preserve access to lower-cost medication.
A woman identified as Jane Doe has sued xAI, alleging that Grok was trained on child sexual abuse material depicting her as a preschooler in the early 2000s. She learned of the AI-generated images through a Canadian child protection group after receiving a Justice Department victim notification, and claims xAI stores Grok's outputs to further train the model, compounding the harm.
Canada's requirement that streaming services fund and feature domestic content has drawn attention as a potential irritant in trade negotiations with the United States. US officials and industry groups have pointed to these rules as a barrier that disadvantages American streaming companies operating in Canada.