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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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Federal privacy watchdog heads to court over Pornhub operator's consent practices
Star

March 3, 2025

Federal privacy watchdog heads to court over Pornhub operator’s consent practices

Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne is seeking a Federal Court order…

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Health, Lifestyle, National, Social

March 3, 2025

Nurses, midwives can help treat depression during pregnancy and new motherhood: study

TORONTO — Nurses, midwives and doulas can treat depression and…

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Cold case killer admits to fatally stabbing Calgary teen girl 49 years ago
Star

March 3, 2025

Cold case killer admits to fatally stabbing Calgary teen girl 49 years ago

A 49-year-old cold case homicide was put to rest inside…

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Justice, National, Politics, Social

March 3, 2025

Federal privacy watchdog heads to court over Pornhub operator’s consent practices

OTTAWA — Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne is seeking a Federal…

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Disaster, Health, National

March 3, 2025

CRTC delays implementation of next-generation 911 service for two years

OTTAWA — Next-generation 911 service — which would allow Canadians…

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec

March 3, 2025

Ford urging Buy Ontario approach as tariffs loom, says he may legislate it

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is adding Buy Ontario…

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Business, Economy, Finance

March 3, 2025

S&P/TSX composite sinks almost 400 points, U.S. markets also drop ahead of tariffs

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index fell almost 400 points,…

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Business, Economy, Finance

March 3, 2025

S&P/TSX composite sinks almost 400 points, U.S. markets also drop ahead of tariffs

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index fell almost 400 points,…

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Business, Economy, Finance

March 3, 2025

S&P/TSX composite sinks almost 400 points, U.S. markets also drop ahead of tariffs

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index fell almost 400 points,…

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