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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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As Canada Post strike drags on, frustration mounts over 'prohibitive' courier costs
Star

December 9, 2024

As Canada Post strike drags on, frustration mounts over ‘prohibitive’ courier costs

With the Canada Post strike now in its fourth week,…

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Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million US, 15-year contract with Mets: reports
Star

December 9, 2024

Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million US, 15-year contract with Mets: reports

Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets have…

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Alberta government cancels U.A.E. foreign worker recruitment trip
Star

December 9, 2024

Alberta government cancels U.A.E. foreign worker recruitment trip

The Alberta government has decided to cancel a foreign worker…

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1 in 7 ER visits could have been a doc visit; New Air Canada carry-on rules: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
Star

December 8, 2024

1 in 7 ER visits could have been a doc visit; New Air Canada carry-on rules: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet

CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you…

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Why work-life balance still isn't working for women, especially moms
Star

December 8, 2024

Why work-life balance still isn’t working for women, especially moms

A new poll provides fresh numbers to illustrate what many…

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Microphones and rain buckets are being used to help detect landslides before they happen
Star

December 8, 2024

Microphones and rain buckets are being used to help detect landslides before they happen

Scientists say giving people hours, or even a few minutes,…

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Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz auctioned for $28M US
Star

December 8, 2024

Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz auctioned for $28M US

A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by…

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Track cycling event in London cancelled after frightening crash
Star

December 7, 2024

Track cycling event in London cancelled after frightening crash

The UCIÂ Track Champions League’s final stop of the season…

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CSIS says it will disclose 'some information' about foreign interference to Pierre Poilievre
Star

December 7, 2024

CSIS says it will disclose ‘some information’ about foreign interference to Pierre Poilievre

Canada’s spy agency says it will disclose “some information” about…

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