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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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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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Liberal Party announces new national campaign directors | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

Liberal Party announces new national campaign directors | CBC News

As questions swirl over how soon Canadians could go to…

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Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich smashes women's marathon world record in Chicago | CBC Sports
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October 13, 2024

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich smashes women’s marathon world record in Chicago | CBC Sports

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich put on a performance for the ages…

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Proposed move of Mr. PG, a giant faux-wood lumberjack, prompts pushback in Prince George | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

Proposed move of Mr. PG, a giant faux-wood lumberjack, prompts pushback in Prince George | CBC News

A proposal to move Mr. PG, a giant faux-wood lumberjack,…

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For people in Gaza, death is a constant companion. That's why they're writing their wills | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

For people in Gaza, death is a constant companion. That’s why they’re writing their wills | CBC News

There is likely no one among the more than two…

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B.C. NDP Leader says no place for violence in B.C. politics after bomb threat | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

B.C. NDP Leader says no place for violence in B.C. politics after bomb threat | CBC News

Violence should have no place in British Columbia politics, said…

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Gov. Gen.'s spouse criticizes Quebec media over coverage of Mary Simon's trip to province | CBC News
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October 12, 2024

Gov. Gen.’s spouse criticizes Quebec media over coverage of Mary Simon’s trip to province | CBC News

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s spouse, former CBC journalist Whit Fraser,…

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Calgary Public Library locations remain closed after cyberattack | CBC News
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October 12, 2024

Calgary Public Library locations remain closed after cyberattack | CBC News

All Calgary Public Library locations remain closed Sunday after a…

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As Jasper, Alta., tries to rebuild from wildfire, residents scramble to find winter housing | CBC News
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October 12, 2024

As Jasper, Alta., tries to rebuild from wildfire, residents scramble to find winter housing | CBC News

After a wildfire destroyed a third of Jasper, different levels…

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