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Welcome to today’s edition of AI Business Weekly. From Canada’s trillion-dollar AI potential to Brazil’s legal tech surge, breakthroughs in fraud detection, finance exams, and social media automation, today’s headlines show the breadth of AI’s economic and practical impact. Let’s dive in.

PwC: AI could boost Canada’s GDP to $3.65T by 2035

Canada’s economy could grow significantly if AI adoption accelerates, according to a new PwC Canada study. The report forecasts GDP could reach $3.65 trillion by 2035—up from $2.89 trillion in 2023—if businesses close the AI adoption gap and respond to climate change challenges.
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Founders Fund & Sequoia back Enter at $350M valuation

Brazilian AI startup Enter has secured backing from Founders Fund and Sequoia in a bet on the world’s toughest legal market. With nearly 80 million active lawsuits—eight times that of the U.S.—Brazil’s overloaded legal system has fueled massive demand for automation. Enter’s AI tackles filings, consumer claims, and corporate disputes, aiming to reshape a litigation-heavy landscape.
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UK recovers £500M with AI fraud detection tool

A new AI system deployed by the UK government has helped recover nearly £500 million lost to fraud over the past year. More than a third of the clawed-back funds were linked to Covid-era schemes, while the rest came from unlawful council tax claims and illegal subletting. The initiative highlights AI’s growing role in strengthening government oversight and protecting public finances.
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AI now passes toughest CFA exam

AI models are now capable of passing the CFA’s Level III exam, once considered too complex due to its essay component. The breakthrough, achieved by researchers at NYU Stern and GoodFin, demonstrates how advanced large language models have become in mastering financial reasoning and professional credentialing. Just two years ago, AI struggled beyond Level II.
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SocialPost.ai raises $1M to help small businesses

SocialPost.ai, an AI-powered social media automation platform for small businesses, has raised $1 million in seed funding led by Ember Venture Capital. The platform helps small firms create, schedule, and analyze social content, aiming to democratize high-quality marketing tools once reserved for larger enterprises.
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📢 AI Funding & Market Momentum

From PwC’s forecast of AI-driven GDP growth in Canada, to Brazil’s Enter tackling legal complexity with major VC backing, to the UK’s fraud recovery success, today’s updates highlight AI’s tangible economic impact. Add in breakthroughs in financial certification exams and fresh startup funding for small business solutions, and the message is clear: AI’s adoption curve is accelerating across every sector.