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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. Source link
Talking to strangers online helped me feel less lonely. But I was sliding toward disaster
RaeAnne Ellert grew up feeling isolated by her disability and found solace in online friendships. It wasn’t until someone warned her that one of those friends was a potential scammer that she realized she needed to find friends and connections in the real world. Source link
U.S. government shutdown to force air traffic reductions starting Friday
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. Source link
Eurovision came up in the budget. Could Canada actually join the contest?
Yesterday’s budget teased that the government is working with CBC/Radio-Canada to explore Canada’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. While Europop fans might be excited, Canadian participation might not be all that easy, as past attempts have proved. Source link
Indigenous leaders decry budget’s lack of money for key reconciliation programs
Indigenous leaders are concerned after this year’s federal budget left key reconciliation programs without guaranteed money beyond spring 2026. Programs covering education, health and urban Indigenous friendship centres are running out of money, prompting fears they could be terminated or face massive cuts. Source link
Stablecoins could transform how we exchange money
Stablecoins are a type of digital currency that could revolutionize — or severely disrupt — the way people, companies and countries exchange money. CBC’s Jenna Benchetrit explains. Source link
Tracking Trump’s changes to law enforcement
It’s been one year since U.S. President Donald Trump’s second election win. CBC’s Mike Crawley breaks down how Trump’s policies have affected law enforcement and immigration since his return to the White House. Source link
This Ontario town is on a mission to end homelessness by 2027. Here’s how it's going
When Sara Pepper was living on the streets of St. Thomas, Ont., a few years back, she says there wasn’t much in the way of support. These days, she says, things are looking brighter — but there’s still plenty of work to do. Source link
Redblacks tap former Argonauts coach to lead team
Ryan Dinwiddie, who led the Toronto Argonauts to two Grey Cup titles over five seasons, is taking over coaching duties for the Ottawa Redblacks. Source link
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum presses charges after man eludes security, grabbing her
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she had filed a criminal complaint against a man who groped and tried to kiss her as she greeted members of the public, a day after a video of the incident went viral. Source link