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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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Calls grow for Starmer to resign, as the shadow of Epstein still looms large over 10 Downing St.
Star

April 17, 2026

Calls grow for Starmer to resign, as the shadow of Epstein still looms large over 10 Downing St.

Calls are growing for Keir Starmer to resign after it…

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Beverage, Business, Environment, Health, Lifestyle, National, Politics

April 17, 2026

Hannah Alberga

FOI documents suggest plant-based milk facility linked to deadly outbreak was ‘haven for listeria,’ experts say

TORONTO — Documents detailing an inspection of a beverage production…

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Atlantic, Business, Construction, Politics

April 17, 2026

New Brunswick premier meeting Mark Carney, federal ministers next week

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt will meet with…

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Scientists thrilled as an elusive Greenland shark washes up in Ireland
Star

April 17, 2026

Scientists thrilled as an elusive Greenland shark washes up in Ireland

When Dublin scientist Emma Murphy got word that a dead…

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Business, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Retail

April 17, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Seven charged in scheme that used AI tools to defraud Toronto-area stores: police

TORONTO — Police say they have charged seven people in…

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Business, Economy, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 17, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Carney announces new summit in Toronto aimed at driving $1 trillion in investment

TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new “Canada…

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Video of woman collapsing in ER waiting room played at Ontario inquest into her sepsis death
Star

April 17, 2026

Video of woman collapsing in ER waiting room played at Ontario inquest into her sepsis death

What to know about the inquest proceedings on FridayThe inquest…

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Sports

April 17, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Playoffs give Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes a chance to shine

TORONTO — It’s time for Toronto Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram…

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National

April 17, 2026

In the news today: Quebec premier meets Carney, Ontario medical residency

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press…

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