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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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Toronto hasn't ticketed a single driver for idling in the last 5 years. Here's why
Star

March 4, 2025

Toronto hasn’t ticketed a single driver for idling in the last 5 years. Here’s why

Toronto was the first Canadian municipality to implement an anti-idling…

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This bubble tea chain is the 'largest brand nobody's ever heard of,' with more stores than McDonald's
Star

March 4, 2025

This bubble tea chain is the ‘largest brand nobody’s ever heard of,’ with more stores than McDonald’s

Think McDonald’s and Starbucks are the world’s biggest food and…

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This mother reunited with her son 420 days after his detention. She feared he was dead
Star

March 4, 2025

This mother reunited with her son 420 days after his detention. She feared he was dead

Muhammad Abu Sahloul, who was among 42 minors released last…

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Sports

March 4, 2025

‘We’re never going to give up’: Rebuilding Sharks rally past Leafs to end ugly slide

TORONTO — Ryan Warsofsky could sense a deflated locker room….

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Sports

March 4, 2025

Sharks battle back to stun Leafs 3-2 in shootout

TORONTO (AP) — Fabian Zetterlund scored in the fourth round…

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Michelle Trachtenberg, Tony Todd, Olivia Hussey and others left out of Oscar's In Memoriam
Star

March 4, 2025

Michelle Trachtenberg, Tony Todd, Olivia Hussey and others left out of Oscar’s In Memoriam

Fans are not pleased with David Lynch’s short Oscars tribute…

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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of 60 years, dead at 82
Star

March 4, 2025

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of 60 years, dead at 82

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, died…

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Île-à-la-Crosse boarding school survivors reach $27M agreement with feds
Star

March 3, 2025

Île-à-la-Crosse boarding school survivors reach $27M agreement with feds

Île-à -la-Crosse boarding school survivors and elders were on hand…

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Toronto pizzeria cuts out U.S. ingredients until Americans make 'more responsible electoral decisions'
Star

March 3, 2025

Toronto pizzeria cuts out U.S. ingredients until Americans make ‘more responsible electoral decisions’

A Toronto pizza maker says he won’t use U.S. ingredients…

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