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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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Ex-Marine acquitted in fatal NYC subway chokehold incident
Star

December 9, 2024

Ex-Marine acquitted in fatal NYC subway chokehold incident

A jury in New York City has cleared former Marine…

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Calgary's unemployment rate is trending higher than Canada's — but it's not because of layoffs
Star

December 9, 2024

Calgary’s unemployment rate is trending higher than Canada’s — but it’s not because of layoffs

Calgary’s unemployment rate continues to trend higher than the national…

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Jay-Z calls lawsuit alleging rape at Sean Combs-hosted party a 'blackmail attempt'
Star

December 9, 2024

Jay-Z calls lawsuit alleging rape at Sean Combs-hosted party a ‘blackmail attempt’

An amended lawsuit filed in federal court on Sunday alleges…

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'Deny' 'Delay' and a health CEO's murder
Star

December 9, 2024

‘Deny’ ‘Delay’ and a health CEO’s murder

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has put a…

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Saskatoon, Regina working on solutions as more encampments pop up in frigid temperatures
Star

December 9, 2024

Saskatoon, Regina working on solutions as more encampments pop up in frigid temperatures

Records sent to CBC News by the Saskatoon Fire Department…

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Demand growing for cadaver dogs to assist in searches at former residential schools
Star

December 9, 2024

Demand growing for cadaver dogs to assist in searches at former residential schools

As First Nations communities continue to hone in on possible…

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'Nobody wants us around': Ontario plans for tougher rules on encampments and drug use stir emotional debate
Star

December 9, 2024

‘Nobody wants us around’: Ontario plans for tougher rules on encampments and drug use stir emotional debate

Premier Doug Ford’s announcement he’ll introduce legislation to address the…

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How a British penguin got her waddle back, thanks to the Toronto Zoo
Star

December 9, 2024

How a British penguin got her waddle back, thanks to the Toronto Zoo

After a penguin in England lost her waddle, her caretakers…

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He thought his car's crash-prevention technology would make him safer. Now he no longer trusts it
Star

December 9, 2024

He thought his car’s crash-prevention technology would make him safer. Now he no longer trusts it

Last month, CBC News reported on a Quebec man who…

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