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Spring flood watch, Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, AI children's content, and more

4/18/202628 min

Spring flooding is threatening several parts of central and eastern Canada this weekend. Environment Canada expects more rain to fall in the coming days. Affected communities across Quebec and Ontario are preparing for the worst.

Also: Iran's Revolutionary Guard says any vessel moving towards the Strait of Hormuz will be targeted. The critical waterway was declared open for business just a day ago. But now, access is once again restricted.It's the latest bit of diplomatic whiplash, as both Iran and the U.S. extend olive branches while wielding them like clubs.

And: They're catchy, colourful, and potentially harmful. AI generated content aimed at toddlers and pre-schoolers is all over YouTube. That prevalance has child development experts worried.

Plus: Farmers fighting outdated tax laws, Corruption inside Cricket Canada, Cherry blossom tourists overwhelming rural Japan, and more.

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  2. Speaker 10:29

    [news music] This is a CBC podcast.

  3. Speaker 20:33

    [news music] It's really scary. Us- usually we see that kind of stuff around the world, but not here.

  4. Tanya Fletcher· Host0:45

    The soaking continues for Ontario and Quebec. More rain is in the forecast, raising the risk of flooding and the need for preparations in parts of both provinces. This is Your World Tonight. I'm Tanya Fletcher. Also on the podcast, grand opening, grand closing. The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates as Iran reverses its reopening of the critical trade route, and...

  5. Speaker 41:10

    I've seen content where it is, you know, m- modeling behaviors you don't want a child to do. You know, grabbing a hot pan out of an oven with bare hands, right? Like, really dangerous things.

  6. Tanya Fletcher· Host1:21

    Experts in childhood development warn of something called AI slop aimed at toddlers.

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