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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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ANALYSIS | The tide goes out for New Brunswick's Blaine Higgs, anti-politician | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

ANALYSIS | The tide goes out for New Brunswick’s Blaine Higgs, anti-politician | CBC News

Blaine Higgs defined himself as an anti-politician willing to depart…

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Canada's new autism strategy does nothing to address treatment backlog, families say | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

Canada’s new autism strategy does nothing to address treatment backlog, families say | CBC News

Some parents of severely autistic children say they are profoundly…

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10 years after shooting, the debate over securing Parliament Hill continues | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

10 years after shooting, the debate over securing Parliament Hill continues | CBC News

Ten years after a gunman died in a hail of…

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10 years later, the bystanders who rushed to a fallen soldier's aid and the tragedy that changed them | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

10 years later, the bystanders who rushed to a fallen soldier’s aid and the tragedy that changed them | CBC News

The crisp autumn air that signals falling leaves brings with…

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'It's like a cage': Foreign workers who quit Canadian Tire speak out about feeling trapped by work permits | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

‘It’s like a cage’: Foreign workers who quit Canadian Tire speak out about feeling trapped by work permits | CBC News

A group of temporary foreign workers quit an Etobicoke Canadian…

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Civilian trial begins for Canadian Forces soldier charged with sexual assault | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

Civilian trial begins for Canadian Forces soldier charged with sexual assault | CBC News

The civilian sexual assault trial of a Canadian Forces soldier…

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U.S. says North Korea sending troops to Ukraine would be 'dangerous' | CBC News
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October 21, 2024

U.S. says North Korea sending troops to Ukraine would be ‘dangerous’ | CBC News

It would be a “dangerous and highly concerning development” if…

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Los Angeles tribute concert for Robbie Robertson supports Woodland Cultural Centre | CBC News
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October 21, 2024

Los Angeles tribute concert for Robbie Robertson supports Woodland Cultural Centre | CBC News

A list of stars turned out for a five-hour tribute…

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Yankees, Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time in matchup of Broadway, Hollywood | CBC Sports
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October 21, 2024

Yankees, Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time in matchup of Broadway, Hollywood | CBC Sports

New York neighbours who became cross-country rivals, the Yankees and…

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