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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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Endangered turtles get some TLC from dedicated guardians in the Ottawa area | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Endangered turtles get some TLC from dedicated guardians in the Ottawa area | CBC News

Turtles on Ottawa’s Petrie Island face a host of challenges…

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Public service union calls for investigation into return-to-office mandate | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Public service union calls for investigation into return-to-office mandate | CBC News

Canada’s third largest federal public service labour union is calling…

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This Ontario resident wants more transit services to adopt the sunflower pin. But what does it mean? | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

This Ontario resident wants more transit services to adopt the sunflower pin. But what does it mean? | CBC News

Alim Nathoo has no problem telling people he’s on the…

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Why some travellers are falling out of love with Airbnb | CBC Radio
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October 14, 2024

Why some travellers are falling out of love with Airbnb | CBC Radio

At first, short-term rentals offered unique lodging and authentic experiences…

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Mike Bullard, Canadian comedian and broadcaster, dead at 67 | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

Mike Bullard, Canadian comedian and broadcaster, dead at 67 | CBC News

A longtime standup comedian, Mike Bullard hosted late-night TV talk…

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Cross Country Checkup: How are you affected by youth violence and bullying?
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October 13, 2024

Cross Country Checkup: How are you affected by youth violence and bullying?

Checkup wants to know: How are you affected by youth…

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Launch tower's 'chopsticks' catch descending rocket booster as SpaceX launches Starship | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

Launch tower’s ‘chopsticks’ catch descending rocket booster as SpaceX launches Starship | CBC News

SpaceX on Sunday launched its fifth Starship test flight from…

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U.S. to send anti-missile system 'to defend Israel' against possible clashes with Iran | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

U.S. to send anti-missile system ‘to defend Israel’ against possible clashes with Iran | CBC News

The United States said on Sunday it will send to…

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Why your brain could be the next frontier of data privacy | CBC Radio
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October 13, 2024

Why your brain could be the next frontier of data privacy | CBC Radio

Imagine a future in which a wearable device tells advertisers…

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