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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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Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives to form majority government
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November 26, 2024

Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives to form majority government

Nova Scotia voters handed Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives a second…

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Sask. NDP MLA says his trans children were the target of Premier Moe's proposed change room policy
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November 26, 2024

Sask. NDP MLA says his trans children were the target of Premier Moe’s proposed change room policy

Premier Scott Moe described the proposed policy as his ‘first…

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Bear cub snatched from a tree to pose for photos is free at last, and doing well
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November 26, 2024

Bear cub snatched from a tree to pose for photos is free at last, and doing well

A bear cub who was hauled out of a tree…

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Fighter dies following Edmonton-area MMA match
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November 26, 2024

Fighter dies following Edmonton-area MMA match

Alberta RCMP are investigating the death of a 33-year-old fighter…

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Drake launches 2nd legal action over Kendrick Lamar's song. What could happen next?
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November 26, 2024

Drake launches 2nd legal action over Kendrick Lamar’s song. What could happen next?

Drake has launched a second legal action against Universal Music…

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Economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157M
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November 26, 2024

Economic impact of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157M

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour will have an estimated $ 157-million…

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This Canada's Drag Race star called out low pay at a St. John's bar — on TV. Here's what happened next
Star

November 26, 2024

This Canada’s Drag Race star called out low pay at a St. John’s bar — on TV. Here’s what happened next

A St. John’s performer is urging the city’s drag community…

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Security forces in Pakistan launch operation to disperse Imran Khan's supporters from streets
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November 26, 2024

Security forces in Pakistan launch operation to disperse Imran Khan’s supporters from streets

Pakistani security forces launched an operation Tuesday night to disperse…

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Crowsnest Pass voted for coal — other Alberta communities don't all share the enthusiasm
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November 26, 2024

Crowsnest Pass voted for coal — other Alberta communities don’t all share the enthusiasm

Residents in Crowsnest Pass in southwestern Alberta voted decisively Monday…

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