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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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In wartime Ukraine, wary Kherson residents watch the skies for drones | CBC News
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April 11, 2024

In wartime Ukraine, wary Kherson residents watch the skies for drones | CBC News

Olga Chernyshova’s family runs a grocery store in the port…

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There are cellphone bans in schools around the world. Do any of them work? | CBC News
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March 28, 2024

There are cellphone bans in schools around the world. Do any of them work? | CBC News

From magnetic locking pouches and blocked Wi-Fi access to outright bans and legislation,…

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Sextorters are targeting young boys online — and flaunting how rich the scam is making them
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March 21, 2024

Sextorters are targeting young boys online — and flaunting how rich the scam is making them

Warning: This story deals with suicide.For self-proclaimed scammer “John,” luring…

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Medication error on top of cancer, infection insurmountable for this piano teacher | CBC News
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February 19, 2024

Medication error on top of cancer, infection insurmountable for this piano teacher | CBC News

This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a…

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Her husband died in the Moncton Hospital. She wants the next provincial government to change health care | CBC News
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February 19, 2024

Her husband died in the Moncton Hospital. She wants the next provincial government to change health care | CBC News

An Ontario woman whose husband died in a New Brunswick…

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New medical school for family doctors aims to help solve the shortage | CBC Radio
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February 19, 2024

New medical school for family doctors aims to help solve the shortage | CBC Radio

White Coat Black Art26:30This school’s for family docs onlyThe people…

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Some seniors outraged for being left out of federal plan to dole out $250 cheques
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February 19, 2024

Some seniors outraged for being left out of federal plan to dole out $250 cheques

Some Canadian seniors say they’re feeling abandoned by the Liberal…

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Trudeau government to send $250 cheques to most people, slash GST on some goods
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February 19, 2024

Trudeau government to send $250 cheques to most people, slash GST on some goods

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday a suite of new…

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School food programs hope $1B from Ottawa will fill need as they wait for governments to sign on | CBC News
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February 19, 2024

School food programs hope $1B from Ottawa will fill need as they wait for governments to sign on | CBC News

By 8 a.m. — as most people begin weekday morning…

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