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AI agents lag far behind human workers. Why are tech companies laying off the humans?

AI agents lag far behind human workers. Why are tech companies laying off the humans?

AI-related layoffs are in full swing as tech companies invest in artificial intelligence agents they say will take over tasks traditionally done by humans. But a major AI infrastructure and software company says the agents fail to produce professionally acceptable work more than 19 times out of 20, and some analysts say the technology is overhyped and being using as an excuse for laying off workers.

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Ontario/Quebec

May 29, 2026

Second suspect charged in Toronto-area synagogue shootings: police

Toronto police say they have arrested and charged a second…

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Poison seller Kenneth Law pleads guilty to abetting Ontario suicides, won’t be prosecuted for deaths in U.K.
Star

May 29, 2026

Poison seller Kenneth Law pleads guilty to abetting Ontario suicides, won’t be prosecuted for deaths in U.K.

What to know about Kenneth Law’s guilty plea to assisting…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music, Sports

May 29, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Bryan Adams, Wyclef Jean and more to headline FIFA countdown concert in Toronto

Bryan Adams is set to kick off the summer of…

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Lifestyle, National

May 29, 2026

Marissa Birnie

Fact File: No evidence planes are dropping ticks over Ontario

Social media posts shared a rumour originating from an anonymous…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 29, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario in secrecy-by-default mode, critics say after blue licence plate reversal

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is in secrecy-by-default…

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AI deepfakes of dozens of Canadian women in violent and sexual images shared online
Star

May 29, 2026

AI deepfakes of dozens of Canadian women in violent and sexual images shared online

WARNING: This story contains details of violence and sexual exploitation,…

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Generic Ozempic is now about $100 a month across the country. Canadians are taking note
Star

May 29, 2026

Generic Ozempic is now about $100 a month across the country. Canadians are taking note

Highly anticipated generic versions — which arrived at some pharmacies,…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Human Interest, Music, Television

May 29, 2026

Craig Macrae and Nicole Thompson

R.T. Thorne’s post-apocalyptic thriller ’40 Acres’ dominates Day 1 of Canadian Screen Awards

TORONTO — R.T. Thorne’s post-apocalyptic thriller “40 Acres” dominated the…

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Ferrari's 1st EV is panned by fans, but here's why that might not matter
Star

May 28, 2026

Ferrari’s 1st EV is panned by fans, but here’s why that might not matter

Ferrari’s new all-electric vehicle Luce, unveiled earlier this week, is…

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