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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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Like it or not — more of us are bagging our own groceries | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Like it or not — more of us are bagging our own groceries | CBC News

It’s apparent that Canadians bagging their own groceries has become…

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Toronto EV driver can't use closest overnight charging station because of permit restrictions | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Toronto EV driver can’t use closest overnight charging station because of permit restrictions | CBC News

A Toronto-based Uber driver spends nearly half an hour most…

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Canadian wheelchair racer Austin Smeenk wins Paralympic gold in men's T34 800m | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Canadian wheelchair racer Austin Smeenk wins Paralympic gold in men’s T34 800m | CBC Sports

Austin Smeenk rang the bell with gusto.The Canadian wheelchair racer…

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Aurélie Rivard wins 3rd straight Paralympic title in women's S10 400m freestyle | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Aurélie Rivard wins 3rd straight Paralympic title in women’s S10 400m freestyle | CBC Sports

Canada’s Aurélie Rivard swam to her third consecutive Paralympic gold…

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Canadian shot putter Greg Stewart repeats as Paralympic champion in Paris | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Canadian shot putter Greg Stewart repeats as Paralympic champion in Paris | CBC Sports

Canada’s Greg Stewart successfully defended his Paralympic title in the…

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Paralympic newsletter: Canada wins its first two medals, plus who to watch on Friday | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Paralympic newsletter: Canada wins its first two medals, plus who to watch on Friday | CBC Sports

This is a web version of CBC Sports’ daily newsletter,…

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Watch the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Watch the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony | CBC Sports

Click on the video player above to watch live coverage…

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Pat Anderson, Katarina Roxon named Canada's flag-bearers for Paris Paralympics opening ceremony | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Pat Anderson, Katarina Roxon named Canada’s flag-bearers for Paris Paralympics opening ceremony | CBC Sports

Basketball player Pat Anderson and swimmer Katarina Roxon, who have…

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How Canadian researchers are trying to win the battle against a stubborn wheat disease
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August 24, 2024

How Canadian researchers are trying to win the battle against a stubborn wheat disease

Of the myriad diseases that threaten wheat, Canada’s largest field…

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