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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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Susan Bonner signs off after 40 years with CBC News
Star

March 27, 2026

Susan Bonner signs off after 40 years with CBC News

After four decades guiding Canadians through major news stories, CBC’s…

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At Issue | Canada hits its NATO targets. What comes next?
Star

March 27, 2026

At Issue | Canada hits its NATO targets. What comes next?

At Issue this week: The benefits, and challenges, of Canada…

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Science

March 26, 2026

Allison Jones and Liam Casey

Ontario delays path to balance, pumps billions into research and innovation in budget

TORONTO — Ontario is delaying a path to balance once…

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Business, Construction, Health, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

March 26, 2026

Liam Casey and Allison Jones

Ontario to boost home care funding, may miss long-term care bed goal

TORONTO — Ontario is investing $1.1 billion more in home…

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Sports

March 26, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Blue Jays ready to turn the page on 2025 World Series loss and focus on this season

TORONTO — When the Toronto Blue Jays raise their 2025…

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Science

March 26, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Ontario 2026 budget highlights: $13.8B deficit, small business tax cut, AI funding

TORONTO — The Ontario government tabled a budget Thursday that…

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Business, Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Sports, Transport

March 26, 2026

Toronto plans to increase transit, close roads to move visitors during FIFA World Cup

Officials in Toronto say the city has put together a…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 26, 2026

Lawyers for Toronto cop accused in corruption probe ask court to review bail ruling

TORONTO — Lawyers for a Toronto police constable accused of…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

March 26, 2026

Sammy Hudes

TD slashes housing market forecast for 2026, now sees sales and prices falling

TD Economics has severely lowered its 2026 forecast for home…

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