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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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National, Politics

February 24, 2025

Jagmeet Singh says he’s still the right person to lead NDP despite falling support

OTTAWA — Jagmeet Singh says he’s “absolutely” the right person…

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Google says it's taking action on Canadian parks categorized as state parks in its listings
Star

February 24, 2025

Google says it’s taking action on Canadian parks categorized as state parks in its listings

The categorization pre-dates 51st state rhetoric but is getting fresh…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Weather

February 24, 2025

Toronto readies for flood risk as piles of snow start to melt this week

TORONTO — Toronto officials say the city is ready to…

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National, Politics

February 24, 2025

Quotes marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

OTTAWA — The world marked the third anniversary of Russia’s…

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Starbucks to cut 1,100 corporate employees as company undergoes dramatic changes
Star

February 24, 2025

Starbucks to cut 1,100 corporate employees as company undergoes dramatic changes

Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally as…

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Business, Finance, Labour

February 24, 2025

OMERS earned 8.3% return for 2024, net assets grew to $138.2 billion

TORONTO — Pension fund manager OMERS says it earned a…

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Rap group Wu-Tang Clan announces final tour, with stops in Vancouver, Laval, Toronto
Star

February 24, 2025

Rap group Wu-Tang Clan announces final tour, with stops in Vancouver, Laval, Toronto

Wu-Tang Clan is forever, but their touring days are coming…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Science

February 24, 2025

Collapses, menacing calls, ‘reptilian kitten-eater’: A look at past Ontario elections

The Progressive Conservatives are looking to win a third consecutive…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music, Television

February 24, 2025

Josh Ross, Snotty Nose Rez Kids to play Juno Awards broadcast in Vancouver

TORONTO — Country singer Josh Ross is set to play…

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