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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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PWHL attendance, scoring up this season with expansion plans on horizon
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March 3, 2025

PWHL attendance, scoring up this season with expansion plans on horizon

Attendance is up, and so is scoring two-thirds through the…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

March 3, 2025

Neil Young plans free concert in Ukraine ahead of European tour

TORONTO — Neil Young is planning to perform a free…

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Tennis legend Serena Williams joins WNBA expansion team Toronto Tempo as part owner
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March 3, 2025

Tennis legend Serena Williams joins WNBA expansion team Toronto Tempo as part owner

Serena Williams, who won 23Â major championships over a 27-year…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 3, 2025

Man charged with murder after person found dead in Cobourg, Ont.

A 41-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after…

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National, Politics

March 3, 2025

Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed ambassador to Ireland

OTTAWA — Former Prince Edward Island premier Dennis King has…

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Australian blood donor who saved millions of babies thanks to rare antibody dies at age 88
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March 3, 2025

Australian blood donor who saved millions of babies thanks to rare antibody dies at age 88

James Harrison, who according to the Australian Red Cross was…

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Former prime minister Harper accuses Carney of overblowing role during financial crisis
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March 3, 2025

Former prime minister Harper accuses Carney of overblowing role during financial crisis

Former prime minister Stephen Harper is accusing Liberal leadership hopeful…

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IN PHOTOS | Best of Carnival around the world
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March 3, 2025

IN PHOTOS | Best of Carnival around the world

Check out highlights of carnival celebrations — a period of…

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Business, Construction, Finance, Real Estate

March 3, 2025

Welltower buying Amica from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan for $4.6 billion

TORONTO — U.S. company Welltower Inc. has signed a deal…

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