#34 - February 13, 2026 - DEI Deadlocks, Defense Gold, and Farming for DARPA

This week, we explore Canada’s "innovation engine" and the high-stakes legal showdown over DEI policies that could put millions in university funding at risk. We also dive into the defense tech "gold rush" and the ethical crisis of conscience currently shaking the world’s leading AI labs. From the landmark founding of Canada's first Inuit-led university to the anatomy of a global cyberattack, we’re breaking down the latest in research security.