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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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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 26, 2026

Man dead after stabbing in Toronto’s east end: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a man is dead after…

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Raul Castro participating in talks with U.S., Cuba's president says
Star

March 26, 2026

Raul Castro participating in talks with U.S., Cuba’s president says

Former Cuban president Raul Castro is involved in talks between…

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Trump administration doing all it can to get Hungary's Orban re-elected
Star

March 26, 2026

Trump administration doing all it can to get Hungary’s Orban re-elected

U.S. President Donald Trump, early and often, has voiced his…

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N.L. prosecutor falsely accused of sexual assault calls for changes over how ex-coworkers handled case
Star

March 26, 2026

N.L. prosecutor falsely accused of sexual assault calls for changes over how ex-coworkers handled case

Tim O’Brien has made peace with the fact that the…

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Inside the $31.5M social assistance algorithm failing Quebec’s most vulnerable
Star

March 26, 2026

Inside the $31.5M social assistance algorithm failing Quebec’s most vulnerable

A year after the deployment of a new social assistance…

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Snowy owls, giant otters, hammerhead sharks considered for greater protection at UN conference
Star

March 26, 2026

Snowy owls, giant otters, hammerhead sharks considered for greater protection at UN conference

Migratory species such as the snowy owl, hammerhead shark and…

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As patents on weight-loss drugs expire, doctors and patients hotly anticipate cheaper generics
Star

March 26, 2026

As patents on weight-loss drugs expire, doctors and patients hotly anticipate cheaper generics

Now that patents have expired, generic versions of Novo Nordisk’s…

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When war broke out in the Middle East, these Canadians chose to stay in Qatar
Star

March 26, 2026

When war broke out in the Middle East, these Canadians chose to stay in Qatar

While Qatar is one of several Gulf region countries targeted…

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She was passed over for a promotion again in Quebec. Now, she's alleging systemic racism
Star

March 26, 2026

She was passed over for a promotion again in Quebec. Now, she’s alleging systemic racism

After over 30 years working for the same employer, Wanda…

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