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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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Premiers jump into the fight against Trump's tariffs
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March 4, 2025

Premiers jump into the fight against Trump’s tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose sweeping 25 per…

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B.C. budget pushes deficit to $10.9 billion
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March 4, 2025

B.C. budget pushes deficit to $10.9 billion

The latest fiscal plan from the B.C. government — entitled…

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Business, Retail

March 4, 2025

Pet Valu reports $28.9M fourth-quarter profit, up from $28.8M a year earlier

MARKHAM, Ont. — Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. reported a fourth-quarter…

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'Still a lot of work to be done': Hockey Canada wants to get more girls playing the game
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March 4, 2025

‘Still a lot of work to be done’: Hockey Canada wants to get more girls playing the game

More women and girls are playing hockey than ever, but…

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Steep international tuition fees may prevent Ukrainian teen refugee from attending university
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March 4, 2025

Steep international tuition fees may prevent Ukrainian teen refugee from attending university

Hanna Ushkanova has been taken in by a Chilliwack family,…

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U.S. federal workers clamp down on their communications in climate of DOGE-induced fear
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March 4, 2025

U.S. federal workers clamp down on their communications in climate of DOGE-induced fear

In late February furloughed staff at the U.S. Agency for…

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'People will die,' says Canadian charity in Kenya as Trump's USAID cuts threaten HIV medications
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March 4, 2025

‘People will die,’ says Canadian charity in Kenya as Trump’s USAID cuts threaten HIV medications

In Nanyuki, a market town just northwest of Mount Kenya, some…

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Business, Economy, Justice, Labour, National, Politics, Social

March 4, 2025

Border officer union cites staffing shortfalls as Trump proceeds with tariff threats

OTTAWA — The federal union that represents Canada’s front-line customs…

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Inside the digital cold war: How Canada helps defend Latvia from Russian cyberattacks
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March 4, 2025

Inside the digital cold war: How Canada helps defend Latvia from Russian cyberattacks

CBC News was given an exclusive look at the joint…

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