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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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Buffy Sainte-Marie returns her Order of Canada, says she never denied having American citizenship
Star

March 4, 2025

Buffy Sainte-Marie returns her Order of Canada, says she never denied having American citizenship

In her first statement since she was stripped of the…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Weather

March 4, 2025

Flood watch issued as snow melts, heavy rain sweeps across Ontario

Ontario has issued a provincial flood watch as heavy rain…

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Business, Economy, Justice, National, Politics

March 4, 2025

A closer look at Canadian efforts to address U.S. concerns about border security

OTTAWA — The United States imposed sweeping tariffs Tuesday on…

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Education, National, Politics, Social

March 4, 2025

Minister says he hopes Métis boarding school settlement will help the community heal

OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Tuesday he…

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Sports

March 4, 2025

Raptors convert Robinson to standard NBA contract, sign Rhoden to two-way deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have converted…

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Business, Construction, Economy, National, Real Estate

March 4, 2025

U.S. tariffs set to slow pace of homebuilding in Canada: CHBA

OTTAWA — Canada’s building industry is warning that a trade…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 4, 2025

Guelph man arrested after alleged altercation over snowballs: police

Guelph police say a man has been arrested after he…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts

March 4, 2025

Grand Theatre in London, Ont., to mount production of ‘Come From Away’

LONDON, Ont. — The Grand Theatre in London, Ont., will…

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National

March 4, 2025

Trudeau says he and the new Liberal leader will decide on his last day in office

OTTAWA — With the Liberal party set to announce its…

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