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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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Even after you sold your car, you could still be on the hook for the new owner’s bills
Star

February 24, 2025

Even after you sold your car, you could still be on the hook for the new owner’s bills

When Darrell Nash sold his used SUV last spring, he…

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Peeling, flaking, bubbling off: Frustrated Hyundai owners say car paint is coming off in chunks
Star

February 24, 2025

Peeling, flaking, bubbling off: Frustrated Hyundai owners say car paint is coming off in chunks

Armando Toossi says he started to notice small chips in his…

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Indigenous leaders say Trump's threats to make Canada a 51st state challenges inherent sovereignty
Star

February 24, 2025

Indigenous leaders say Trump’s threats to make Canada a 51st state challenges inherent sovereignty

Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan see the U.S. president’s threats to…

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The world's using more ammo, and Alberta gun owners are paying the price
Star

February 24, 2025

The world’s using more ammo, and Alberta gun owners are paying the price

Inflation has taken a bite out of many wallets over…

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How a cross-border CBC program sparked intense anger before it aired
Star

February 24, 2025

How a cross-border CBC program sparked intense anger before it aired

What prompted the anger (and, in a few cases, startling…

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This Black woman's bone density scan results list her ethnicity as 'white.' Why that's a problem
Star

February 24, 2025

This Black woman’s bone density scan results list her ethnicity as ‘white.’ Why that’s a problem

When Lorraine Brown got her bone density scan results earlier…

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Liberal leadership candidates to face off in first of 2 debates
Star

February 24, 2025

Liberal leadership candidates to face off in first of 2 debates

Candidates vying to be the next leader of the federal…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Human Interest

February 24, 2025

‘Rumors,’ ‘Universal Language’ among films up for $50,000 prize at TFCA Awards

TORONTO — Canada’s film community gathers tonight to learn which…

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Health, Justice, National, Social

February 24, 2025

Off-road vehicles not safe for kids, Canadian Paediatric Society warns

TORONTO — The Canadian Paediatric Society is calling for better…

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