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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, Politics

March 5, 2025

Crombie says she won’t ask any Ontario Liberals to step aside so she can have a seat

TORONTO — Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie said Wednesday she…

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Panama, Greenland lash out at Trump's latest push to 'reclaim' them, 'one way or another'
Star

March 5, 2025

Panama, Greenland lash out at Trump’s latest push to ‘reclaim’ them, ‘one way or another’

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his plans for Panama and…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

March 5, 2025

Greater Toronto home sales down as affordability, trade war weigh on buyers: board

TORONTO — Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell…

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Business, Defence, Economy, National, Politics

March 5, 2025

Ottawa moves to block ‘predatory’ investments as tariff war continues

OTTAWA — Canada’s industry minister is looking to block what…

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JD Vance goes on the offensive, and offends, for Trump
Star

March 5, 2025

JD Vance goes on the offensive, and offends, for Trump

Vice-presidents often toil in the shadows. Not so JD Vance,…

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Business, Forestry

March 5, 2025

KP Tissue reports fourth-quarter loss compared with a profit a year earlier

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — KP Tissue Inc. reported a loss in…

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Manitoba cancels polar bear ecotourism permits for company owned by PC leadership candidate
Star

March 5, 2025

Manitoba cancels polar bear ecotourism permits for company owned by PC leadership candidate

Manitoba has rescinded polar bear viewing vehicle permits for an…

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Business, Economy, Environment, National, Oil&Gas, Politics, Utilities

March 5, 2025

Adversaries see opportunities to exploit ‘strategically valuable’ Arctic, CSIS says

OTTAWA — Canada’s spy agency warns that colliding global developments…

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Trump's threats leave Canadian Afghan war veterans feeling angry and betrayed
Star

March 5, 2025

Trump’s threats leave Canadian Afghan war veterans feeling angry and betrayed

Canadian and American troops fought together and bled together in…

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