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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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Poilievre calls for update to conflict-of-interest law in latest swipe at Carney's Liberal leadership bid
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March 7, 2025

Poilievre calls for update to conflict-of-interest law in latest swipe at Carney’s Liberal leadership bid

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is proposing to drastically change financial…

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Buffy Sainte-Marie stripped of Juno, Polaris music awards
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March 7, 2025

Buffy Sainte-Marie stripped of Juno, Polaris music awards

Both the Juno Awards and the Polaris Music Prize announced…

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Ottawa Senators among NHL teams making big moves ahead of trade deadline
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March 7, 2025

Ottawa Senators among NHL teams making big moves ahead of trade deadline

The Ottawa Senators have acquired centre Dylan Cozens, defenceman Dennis…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 7, 2025

One dead in double shooting at a Markham, Ont., home targeted five times since 2018

MARKHAM, Ont. — One person is dead and another was…

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Environment, Ontario/Quebec

March 7, 2025

Health officials in Ontario’s Peel Region suspect avian flu in wild bird deaths

Health officials in Ontario’s Peel Region say they are investigating…

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Business, Justice, Labour, Media, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 7, 2025

Top court finds Ontario spending limits on third-party election ads unconstitutional

The Supreme Court of Canada has found an Ontario law…

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Business

March 7, 2025

Shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities fall as it reports US$186.4M Q4 loss

TORONTO — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. reported a loss…

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Business

March 7, 2025

Shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities fall as it reports US$186.4M Q4 loss

TORONTO — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. reported a loss…

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Business

March 7, 2025

Shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities fall as it reports US$186.4M Q4 loss

TORONTO — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. reported a loss…

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