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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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Montreal saw record 12 frostbite amputations in 2025, but none this year. Here's why
Star

March 25, 2026

Montreal saw record 12 frostbite amputations in 2025, but none this year. Here’s why

Despite a long and cold winter, no frostbite amputations have…

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Canada is pitching its energy ambitions in Texas — can the oil and gas industry be convinced?
Star

March 25, 2026

Canada is pitching its energy ambitions in Texas — can the oil and gas industry be convinced?

Though oil and gas industry executives at CERAWeek, a global…

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Sports

March 24, 2026

Joshua Clipperton

‘Calm, focused and ready’: Canada continues World Cup prep ahead of two friendlies

TORONTO — Jesse Marsch watched his players go through warm-up…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 24, 2026

Sharif Hassan

Move by Toronto police to ban protests in residential neighbourhood draws criticism

TORONTO — Toronto police say their move to ban protests…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 24, 2026

Allison Jones

Ford says privacy commissioner opposing record restrictions ‘politically driven’

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he believes…

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Sports

March 24, 2026

Abdulhamid Ibrahim

Toronto Stadium upgrades unveiled ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

TORONTO — Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment chief operating officer…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Prairies/BC

March 24, 2026

Allison Jones

Four premiers ask for greater say in superior, appeal court judge appointments

The premiers of Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan are jointly…

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Are Iranian 'sleeper cells' a threat to Canadians? Here’s what intelligence experts say
Star

March 24, 2026

Are Iranian ‘sleeper cells’ a threat to Canadians? Here’s what intelligence experts say

The U.S.-Israel war with Iran has stoked fears that Tehran…

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The RCMP, the spy and the betrayal of national chief George Manuel
Star

March 24, 2026

The RCMP, the spy and the betrayal of national chief George Manuel

The secret agent was code numbered A-828.Intelligence reports say the…

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