CANADALAND Cohere and Carney, an A.I. Meets Government Love Story
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Nov 21, 2025 
Douglas Soltys, Editor-in-chief of BetaKit and tech journalist, dives into Canada's push for AI leadership and the rising star Cohere. They explore how Cohere's government ties impact the news landscape, especially amid a lawsuit alleging it bypasses paywalls. The duo discusses the ethical dilemmas of AI content usage, the risks small publishers face, and the need for fair compensation in this evolving market. Additionally, they critique an AI-generated podcast, highlighting the uncertainties of quality and verification in the AI-driven media world.
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Cohere As Canada's Chosen AI Champion
- Cohere is positioned as Canada's AI champion with heavy government support and large VC funding.
- That public-private enthusiasm risks picking winners and concentrating power in one domestic AI firm.
RAG Risks Reprinting Paywalled Articles
- Plaintiffs allege Cohere's Command with RAG reproduces publisher content verbatim or in substantial excerpts.
- The feature can bypass paywalls and deliver near-identical copies of news articles.
Hallucinations And Source Misattribution
- Command allegedly hallucinates articles and can claim brand logos or sources for fabricated content.
- Models trained on large amounts of news may prioritize journalism, increasing risk of reproducing publisher work.