The Peak Daily

OpenAI's latest ChatGPT update bestows the AI chatbot with the gifts of speech and sight.The world’s largest toymaker is having a hard time making its little bricks eco-friendly.As the calendar turns and labour unrest in Canada continues, the Summer of Strikes is evolving into the Autumn of Arbitration (which is way less catchy, but just as important).Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Big congrats to anyone who works for Ford on your big raise. Next round is on you!Unlike many of us coming home from holiday, NASA remembered to bring back souvenirs from its latest trip.Look away, arachnophobes: A new species of tarantula with a unique, electric blue colour has been discovered in Thailand. Don’t worry about finding one of these guys in your home, though—they’re quite rare and prefer the warm, humid conditions of a tropical forest.If you were kicking yourself last year for not getting in on the NFT craze, we’ve got good news…Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

India and Canada are escalating beef, while Toronto considers an EV mandate for Ubers and taxis. Biometric technology may replace passports and boarding passes, making travel more seamless.

Remember the good ol’ days of Canadian and Indian leaders forging economic ties and posing for extremely cringey photos? We sure do — but that time is behind us now.Ride-sharing in Toronto could soon become an eco-friendly way to travel, which might make you feel a little better about all those Uber charges.Physical passports and boarding passes could go the way of smoking sections on airplanes thanks to biometric technology.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

If the Bank of Canada (BoC) is looking for a new mantra during these trying times, might we suggest, “What goes up must come down… to the 2% inflation target.”As the 2023 UN General Assembly enters its final day, member nations are trying to find a way to get a passing grade on the world’s hardest group project.Looking to put some extra muscle into your side hustle? Look no further than our robot pals.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

The podcast discusses the rising grocery bills and the demand for a plan from grocery executives. It also explores the unconventional rentals in the Canadian market and the success of a Vietnamese EV company despite selling few cars.

Autoworkers express concerns about the impact of electric vehicles on their industry. Tom Hanks surprises with a copyright filing for his AI avatar. London welcomes new high-end hotels offering seven-star accommodation.

Ever feel like your cold medication isn’t really doing the job? That may be because it’s literally not doing the job—or any job, for that matter.Washington rolled out the red carpet for big tech’s A-listers yesterday, but instead of asking them who they’re wearing, the Silicon Valley equivalent of the Avengers were quizzed about AI.Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Your phone rings, you pick it up, and within 0.01 seconds, you realize it’s a scammer. You hang up and swear off answering calls for good.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Ever feel like your cold medication isn’t really doing the job? That may be because it’s literally not doing the job—or any job, for that matter.Washington rolled out the red carpet for big tech’s A-listers yesterday, but instead of asking them who they’re wearing, the Silicon Valley equivalent of the Avengers were quizzed about AI.Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Your phone rings, you pick it up, and within 0.01 seconds, you realize it’s a scammer. You hang up and swear off answering calls for good.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Apple held its latest product event yesterday, dubbed “Wonderlust,” to pitch shiny new toys they hope will help them navigate unusually choppy waters.The federal government is rolling up the welcome mat for international students (and maybe sticking it in storage for a while).In an effort to offset the environmental impact of its business (and its founder’s 417-foot, US$500 million superyacht), Amazon is getting into the carbon capture game.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO