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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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Two women fleeing domestic violence sought asylum in Canada. The system treated them very differently
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January 11, 2025

Two women fleeing domestic violence sought asylum in Canada. The system treated them very differently

This story is part of Welcome to Canada, a CBC News…

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Will we control AI, or will it control us? Top researchers weigh in
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January 11, 2025

Will we control AI, or will it control us? Top researchers weigh in

Imagine this: you’re gently awoken by the dulcet tones of…

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Canada's acceptance of refugee claims has ballooned — more for some countries than others
Star

January 11, 2025

Canada’s acceptance of refugee claims has ballooned — more for some countries than others

This story is part of Welcome to Canada, a CBC News…

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Cyberattacks can take entire school networks out. It's time to pay more attention to them, experts say
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January 11, 2025

Cyberattacks can take entire school networks out. It’s time to pay more attention to them, experts say

Cyberattacks can derail day-to-day operations in every single school by…

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Fact-checking has become partisan. Can it survive the backlash from conservatives and Big Tech?
Star

January 11, 2025

Fact-checking has become partisan. Can it survive the backlash from conservatives and Big Tech?

Meta’s decision to end its fact-checking program is causing a…

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Ahead of Trump presidency, U.S. banks abandon Mark Carney climate initiative
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January 11, 2025

Ahead of Trump presidency, U.S. banks abandon Mark Carney climate initiative

All major U.S. banks have quit a climate initiative known…

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'Zombie facts' live on after black plastic and other studies get corrected or retracted
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January 11, 2025

‘Zombie facts’ live on after black plastic and other studies get corrected or retracted

Headlines warning people to throw out their black plastic kitchen…

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Meta is adding guardrails for teens using AI chatbots, but experts say they won't address mental health risks
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January 11, 2025

Meta is adding guardrails for teens using AI chatbots, but experts say they won’t address mental health risks

Concerns are growing about how some young people engage with…

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Jury in Los Angeles finds Meta and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
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January 11, 2025

Jury in Los Angeles finds Meta and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube must pay millions in damages to a…

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