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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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Sports

February 27, 2025

Defending champion Gushue aiming to win Brier for a record seventh time

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NDP MP joins workers in calling for Amazon boycott after Quebec closures
Star

February 27, 2025

NDP MP joins workers in calling for Amazon boycott after Quebec closures

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National

February 27, 2025

Dental hygienists urge federal parties to keep funding dental care program

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Banks, Business, Finance

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Business, Justice, Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec

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Israel sends negotiators to Cairo to extend 1st phase of Gaza ceasefire
Star

February 27, 2025

Israel sends negotiators to Cairo to extend 1st phase of Gaza ceasefire

Israel announced on Thursday it was sending negotiators to Cairo…

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Banks, Business, Finance, Justice

February 27, 2025

TD Bank Group reports flat Q1 profit as it focuses on turnaround

TORONTO — TD Bank Group’s restructuring is well underway, said…

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Did 'Trump take egg?' A meme hatches from consumer frustration as U.S. egg prices soar
Star

February 27, 2025

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Star

February 27, 2025

Measles cases nearly double in Ontario over last 2 weeks, far surpassing last decade’s total

Ontario is reporting 78 new measles cases over the last…

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