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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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Tooth-in-eye surgery comes to Canada — and it’s exactly what it sounds like
Star

February 27, 2025

Tooth-in-eye surgery comes to Canada — and it’s exactly what it sounds like

When Brent Chapman’s doctor first pitched him on the idea…

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Business, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Television

February 27, 2025

Canadian screen industry entrepreneur, arts booster, Paul Bronfman dead at age 67

TORONTO — Canadian screen industry entrepreneur Paul Bronfman was remembered…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec

February 27, 2025

Ontario measles cases nearly double count marking largest increase in almost 30 years

TORONTO — Ontario identified 78 new measles cases over the…

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Saskatoon priest defibrillated in courtroom after he's found guilty of sexually assaulting teen girl: lawyer
Star

February 27, 2025

Saskatoon priest defibrillated in courtroom after he’s found guilty of sexually assaulting teen girl: lawyer

Janko Kolosnjaji collapsed in a Saskatoon courtroom and had to…

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Her daughter is accused of stabbing a 6-year-old. She says she warned officials
Star

February 27, 2025

Her daughter is accused of stabbing a 6-year-old. She says she warned officials

Andrea Hancock, whose daughter has been charged with the attempted…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 27, 2025

S&P/TSX composite down 200 points, U.S. stock markets slide

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index fell 200 points Thursday…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 27, 2025

S&P/TSX composite down 200 points, U.S. stock markets slide

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index fell 200 points Thursday…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 27, 2025

S&P/TSX composite down 200 points, U.S. stock markets slide

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index fell 200 points Thursday…

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Pop star Katy Perry, news personalities Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez to go into space
Star

February 27, 2025

Pop star Katy Perry, news personalities Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez to go into space

Pop star Katy Perry and journalists Gayle King and Lauren…

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