EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 8 MIN
Whopper wiretap 🍔- American nurses flock to B.C., Burger King tests Big Brother AI assistant.
from The Peak Daily · host The Peak / Curiouscast
In today's episode, we explore how American nurses are crossing the border to fill critical healthcare gaps in B.C., with over 1,000 U.S.-trained nurses joining the province since a streamlined licensing process was introduced. We also dive into Burger King's controversial new AI assistant "Patty," which will monitor employee interactions and friendliness at hundreds of locations. Plus, we cover Canada's new defence pact with South Korea, a major funding round for Montreal travel tech company Stay22, and why Nvidia's record profits still couldn't calm investor fears about AI valuations.
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In today's episode, we explore how American nurses are crossing the border to fill critical healthcare gaps in B.C., with over 1,000 U.S.-trained nurses joining the province since a streamlined licensing process was introduced. We also dive into Burger King's controversial new AI assistant "Patty," which will monitor employee interactions and friendliness at hundreds of locations. Plus, we cover Canada's new defence pact with South Korea, a major funding round for Montreal travel tech company Stay22, and why Nvidia's record profits still couldn't calm investor fears about AI valuations.
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Whopper wiretap 🍔- American nurses flock to B.C., Burger King tests Big Brother AI assistant.
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