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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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Horn heist: B.C. train museum gets railroaded by targeted thefts
Star

March 1, 2025

Horn heist: B.C. train museum gets railroaded by targeted thefts

Pictures of the horn were found circulating on a Discord…

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National

March 1, 2025

Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould

OTTAWA — As Liberals across the country vote to choose…

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Business, Economy, Justice, National, Politics

March 1, 2025

Canada’s plans to fuel Ukraine’s war effort with Russian cash, explained

OTTAWA — Canada is set to take its first steps…

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Germany's refugees, minorities fear the future after far right's breakthrough
Star

March 1, 2025

Germany’s refugees, minorities fear the future after far right’s breakthrough

The AfD’s historic score in German elections worries refugees and…

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The legacy of Quebec's controversial pandemic curfew
Star

March 1, 2025

The legacy of Quebec’s controversial pandemic curfew

Five years after the pandemic began, Quebec’s curfew remains controversial…

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Vehicles could be trapped for weeks after Ottawa parking garage collapse
Star

March 1, 2025

Vehicles could be trapped for weeks after Ottawa parking garage collapse

The company that runs the Ottawa parking garage that partially…

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Youth recipients 'honoured,' 'grateful' to receive John C. Holland Awards celebrating Black community
Star

March 1, 2025

Youth recipients ‘honoured,’ ‘grateful’ to receive John C. Holland Awards celebrating Black community

A record 38 awards and scholarships were handed out during…

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The Conservatives won Ontario. But the election results reveal much more
Star

March 1, 2025

The Conservatives won Ontario. But the election results reveal much more

While Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives’ third majority win…

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Rex the dog was trapped on icy Lake St. Clair — but the Lakeshore, Ont., community rallied to save him
Star

March 1, 2025

Rex the dog was trapped on icy Lake St. Clair — but the Lakeshore, Ont., community rallied to save him

It took dozens of people using binoculars, telescopes, drones and…

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