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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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Weather watchers mourn the end of national Weatheradio service
Star

March 31, 2026

Weather watchers mourn the end of national Weatheradio service

There is now one less way to get weather information…

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Trump says there's 'no reason' for the U.S. to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed attack on allies
Star

March 31, 2026

Trump says there’s ‘no reason’ for the U.S. to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed attack on allies

U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out Tuesday at allies who…

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Disaster, Environment, Health, National

March 31, 2026

Jordan Omstead

Summer air quality alerts will become routine in U.S. without action: UWaterloo study

A new study out of the University of Waterloo is…

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Her scammer only got house arrest. She says Canada's sentences are a 'joke'
Star

March 31, 2026

Her scammer only got house arrest. She says Canada’s sentences are a ‘joke’

Scam victims feel an increasing sense that the Canadian justice…

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Public servant says she's 'collateral damage' as government prepares to test new pay system
Star

March 31, 2026

Public servant says she’s ‘collateral damage’ as government prepares to test new pay system

A longtime federal public servant says she’s become “collateral damage”…

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CTA to lower air passenger complaints fee after pressure from airlines, transport minister, documents show
Star

March 31, 2026

CTA to lower air passenger complaints fee after pressure from airlines, transport minister, documents show

Internal documents show airlines and then Transport Minister Anita Anand…

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Weeks after Ontario dental clinic was ordered shut, patients sent letters urging hepatitis and HIV testing
Star

March 31, 2026

Weeks after Ontario dental clinic was ordered shut, patients sent letters urging hepatitis and HIV testing

Former patients of a dental clinic in Brantford, Ont., are…

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Have seniors become the new screenagers?
Star

March 31, 2026

Have seniors become the new screenagers?

Sherry Bagnato isn’t a millennial or a screenager. She’s a…

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Sports

March 31, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Johnston’s two-run homer kicks off seven-run inning as Rockies roll past Jays 14-5

TORONTO — Troy Johnston’s two-run homer ignited a seven-run sixth…

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