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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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Police investigating sexual assault allegation against 8 former OHL players
Star

March 5, 2025

Police investigating sexual assault allegation against 8 former OHL players

Peel Regional Police confirms it is investigating a 2014 sexual…

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Business, Economy, Finance

March 5, 2025

S&P/TSX composite climbs, U.S. markets rise after news of auto sector tariff delay

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose Wednesday, led by…

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Business, Economy, Finance

March 5, 2025

S&P/TSX composite climbs, U.S. markets rise after news of auto sector tariff delay

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose Wednesday, led by…

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Business, Economy, Finance

March 5, 2025

S&P/TSX composite climbs, U.S. markets rise after news of auto sector tariff delay

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose Wednesday, led by…

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Manitoba PCs apologize to families of murdered women believed to be in Winnipeg-area landfill
Star

March 5, 2025

Manitoba PCs apologize to families of murdered women believed to be in Winnipeg-area landfill

Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives apologized to the families of four First…

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Call-centre crypto scammers unmasked as data leak exposes their schemes
Star

March 5, 2025

Call-centre crypto scammers unmasked as data leak exposes their schemes

The scam starts with fake articles featuring celebrities. Next comes…

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Sports

March 5, 2025

Defending champ Gushue beats Koe in extra end to secure playoff berth at Brier

KELOWNA, B.C. — Three-time defending champion Brad Gushue is picking…

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Labour, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 5, 2025

Toronto tables ‘final offer’ to workers’ union as strike and lockout deadline looms

One of Toronto’s top officials says the city has tabled…

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Canadian Tammara Thibeault launching pro boxing career at time of profound change for fight industry
Sports, Star

March 5, 2025

Canadian Tammara Thibeault launching pro boxing career at time of profound change for fight industry

Friday night at the Toronto Casino Resort, Canadian boxer Tammara…

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