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The hidden humans powering the AI economy

The hidden humans powering the AI economy

We usually hear two sides to the AI and employment story: star engineers earning enormous salaries, and job loss for many others. But from gig workers paid poorly to annotate data, to people with advanced degrees training specialized AI, it takes a huge labour force to develop AI.

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U.S. to cut flights at 40 airports during government shutdown

U.S. to cut flights at 40 airports during government shutdown

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it was taking the extraordinary step of reducing air traffic by 10 per cent across 40 “high-volume” U.S. markets beginning Friday morning to maintain travel safety as air traffic controllers exhibit signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown.

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RCMP charge Sask. man with murder in Lloydminster killings of father, 2 sons
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January 20, 2025

RCMP charge Sask. man with murder in Lloydminster killings of father, 2 sons

A 31-year-old Saskatchewan man has been charged with three counts…

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Montreal should avoid dismantling homeless encampments, report finds
Star

January 20, 2025

Montreal should avoid dismantling homeless encampments, report finds

Montreal needs to come up with a plan to avoid…

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Biden grants activist Leonard Peltier clemency to finish life sentence at home
Star

January 20, 2025

Biden grants activist Leonard Peltier clemency to finish life sentence at home

As President Biden finishes his term as U.S. president, one…

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Kingston, Ont., declares emergency as roughly 1 in 3 households struggle with food insecurity
Star

January 20, 2025

Kingston, Ont., declares emergency as roughly 1 in 3 households struggle with food insecurity

City joins Toronto and Mississauga in calling on upper levels…

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Trumps launch their own cryptocurrencies ahead of inauguration, setting off ethical alarms
Star

January 20, 2025

Trumps launch their own cryptocurrencies ahead of inauguration, setting off ethical alarms

Melania Trump launched her own cryptocurrency Sunday on the eve…

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Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney, family members
Star

January 20, 2025

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney, family members

Joe Biden in some of his final acts as U.S….

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Ford signals an early Ontario election coming despite reprieve from Trump's tariff threat
Star

January 20, 2025

Ford signals an early Ontario election coming despite reprieve from Trump’s tariff threat

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s apparent decision to delay imposing…

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App designed by and for runaway youth reducing missing person reports in Saskatoon
Star

January 20, 2025

App designed by and for runaway youth reducing missing person reports in Saskatoon

An app designed by kids at Egadz and used by…

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Trump's popularity has taken a hit. These Americans say it's because of the tariffs
Star

January 20, 2025

Trump’s popularity has taken a hit. These Americans say it’s because of the tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump’s standing among voters has taken a…

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