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Shopify Inc.’s latest round of product developments are leaning on artificial intelligence to help merchants and developers create everything from online stores to shopping assistants.

Ottawa residents might recognize these names on this year’s Forbes Billionaires list
Tobi Lütke, Bill Malhotra, Terry Matthews and Michael Andlauer were named in the magazine’s 2025 list, which identifies the richest people across the globe.

AI now an ‘expectation’ at Shopify, will factor into performance reviews, hiring: CEO
Shopify Inc. is doubling down on artificial intelligence with a series of new policies that make the technology a “fundamental expectation” for everyone working there.

Shopify CEO aims to modify Shop app to encourage buy local
Canadian businesses preparing for Tuesday’s imposition of tariffs are leaning into the “buy Canadian” sentiment. Grocery chain Loblaw Companies Ltd. has committed to securing more

Shopify beefs up AI offerings with new products meant to boost merchants’ sales
Shopify revealed a succession of AI-related products Monday during its semi-annual showcase event called Shopify Editions, which spans more than 150 new offerings this round.

UPDATE: Shopify shareholders approve exec pay plan, proxy advisers urged rejection
Shopify shareholders have approved the e-commerce giant’s compensation plan for executives. Prominent proxy advisers Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis recommended shareholders vote against the

Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke joins Meta advisory council along with other tech leaders
Shopify Inc.’s founder and chief executive Tobi Lütke has joined a group that Facebook and Instagram’s parent company has set up to advise its leadership.

Shopify reports strong profit amid lower head count, strategy shift
Shopify Inc.’s net income soared to US$718 million in its third quarter as the company benefited from a lower head count and a more careful
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