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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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Prime minister sets April date for byelection in Halifax riding
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March 2, 2025

Prime minister sets April date for byelection in Halifax riding

A byelection is scheduled for April 14 to determine a…

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Anora triumphs with 5 Oscars, including best picture, at safe but steady Academy Awards
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March 2, 2025

Anora triumphs with 5 Oscars, including best picture, at safe but steady Academy Awards

The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien and led by…

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Missed the Oscars? Here's a minute-by-minute recap
Star

March 2, 2025

Missed the Oscars? Here’s a minute-by-minute recap

Baker pulled in his third win of the night, continuing…

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Business, Economy, Retail, Transport

March 2, 2025

Small businesses reveling in buy Canadian even as tariff threat stokes anxiety

TORONTO — U.S. threats to impose tariffs on Canadian goods…

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Israel blocks aid into Gaza in move Hamas calls 'blackmail' to force truce concessions
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March 2, 2025

Israel blocks aid into Gaza in move Hamas calls ‘blackmail’ to force truce concessions

The first phase of the ceasefire, which included a surge…

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Business, Economy, Justice, National, Politics

March 2, 2025

Expert says Trump wants a ‘win’ as it remains unclear whether Canada thwarted tariffs

WASHINGTON — Canadians are feeling a foreboding sense of déjà…

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Business, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Justice, Music, National, Politics, Science

March 2, 2025

Canada, other countries struggling to come up with new rules for AI and copyright

OTTAWA — The battle between AI companies and copyright holders…

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An unhappy booze industry asks why alcohol was left out of interprovincial trade agreement
Star

March 2, 2025

An unhappy booze industry asks why alcohol was left out of interprovincial trade agreement

After alcohol was excluded from a deal this week to…

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Ottawa removes all federal exceptions from Canadian Free Trade Agreement
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March 2, 2025

Ottawa removes all federal exceptions from Canadian Free Trade Agreement

The federal government says it has removed all interprovincial trade…

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