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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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Conservatives increase pressure on Boissonnault to resign
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November 18, 2024

Conservatives increase pressure on Boissonnault to resign

Conservatives are ramping up pressure on Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault…

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The world's largest drawing is a love letter to Nigeria
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November 18, 2024

The world’s largest drawing is a love letter to Nigeria

At 1,004.7 square metres — or nearly as big as…

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Doctors met by security as they set up unsanctioned overdose prevention sites at Vancouver Island hospitals
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November 18, 2024

Doctors met by security as they set up unsanctioned overdose prevention sites at Vancouver Island hospitals

Doctors on Vancouver Island say they’re setting up unsanctioned overdose…

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Canada-U.S. border hours to change at 35 ports of entry in new year
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November 18, 2024

Canada-U.S. border hours to change at 35 ports of entry in new year

The Canada Border Services Agency says as of Jan. 6,…

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New survey finds Canadians are feeling anxious about immigration
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November 18, 2024

New survey finds Canadians are feeling anxious about immigration

Canadians are feeling increasingly uneasy about immigration and its role…

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Netflix under pressure to get Beyonce-NFL event right after technical struggles of Paul-Tyson fight
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November 18, 2024

Netflix under pressure to get Beyonce-NFL event right after technical struggles of Paul-Tyson fight

Netflix will host a Beyoncé halftime show as part of…

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Alberta to lift auto insurance rate cap, axe right to sue in crashes: Sources
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November 18, 2024

Alberta to lift auto insurance rate cap, axe right to sue in crashes: Sources

One major reform the UCP will announce soon could slash…

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Ontario Taylor Swift fans 'crushed' after losing thousands of dollars in alleged Eras Tour ticket scam
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November 18, 2024

Ontario Taylor Swift fans ‘crushed’ after losing thousands of dollars in alleged Eras Tour ticket scam

Halton police say 40 people have reported paying a third…

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Roblox unveils new parental controls, limits messaging for users under 13
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November 18, 2024

Roblox unveils new parental controls, limits messaging for users under 13

Video game maker Roblox said on Monday that it is…

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