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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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Family members sue Alberta government and company over 15-year-old's death in group home
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December 4, 2024

Family members sue Alberta government and company over 15-year-old’s death in group home

Three family members are suing the Alberta government and a…

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From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.'s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy
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December 4, 2024

From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for U.S. health and human…

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As Montreal homeless encampments grow, documents reveal patchwork response
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December 4, 2024

As Montreal homeless encampments grow, documents reveal patchwork response

Homeless encampments have become increasingly common in Montreal, leading authorities…

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These aren't your granny's bodice rippers — modern romance novels take spice to a whole new level
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December 4, 2024

These aren’t your granny’s bodice rippers — modern romance novels take spice to a whole new level

If you’ve noticed that romance novels are a lot spicier…

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93-year-old YouTuber back in business after being kicked off platform over porn allegation
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December 4, 2024

93-year-old YouTuber back in business after being kicked off platform over porn allegation

A 93-year-old retired University of Toronto professor had her YouTube…

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Why it seems like there have been so many food recalls in Canada recently
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December 4, 2024

Why it seems like there have been so many food recalls in Canada recently

Canada has seen many high-profile food recalls this year —…

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This man says working at Scouts Canada gave him PTSD. Now he's suing the organization
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December 4, 2024

This man says working at Scouts Canada gave him PTSD. Now he’s suing the organization

For four years, Stephen Greensides worked in Scouts Canada’s safe…

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Fort Chipewyan, Alta., leaders decry Transport Canada for contamination at local dock they say was kept secret
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December 4, 2024

Fort Chipewyan, Alta., leaders decry Transport Canada for contamination at local dock they say was kept secret

Indigenous leaders in Fort Chipewyan, Alta., are calling on the…

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Food banks across Canada are begging to be put out of business
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December 3, 2024

Food banks across Canada are begging to be put out of business

Several food charities across Canada have signed onto a campaign…

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