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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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Banks, Business, Economy, Finance, International

February 21, 2025

Trade war would wipe out economic growth while pushing inflation higher: Tiff Macklem

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — U.S. tariffs and Canada’s retaliation to them…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music, Politics, Sports

February 21, 2025

English O Canada lyrics have never been static, musicologist says

TORONTO — Changing the lyrics of a national anthem is…

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Sports

February 21, 2025

Midfielder Markus Cimermancic signs homegrown player contract with Toronto FC

TORONTO — Toronto FC has signed midfielder Markus Cimermancic to…

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Sports

February 21, 2025

Once again, Toronto FC enters MLS season with more questions than answers

Toronto FC has a new coach in Robin Fraser and…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

February 21, 2025

Three people died in head-on crash last week in New Tecumseth, Ont.: police

Ontario Provincial Police say they’re investigating a head-on collision in…

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Automotive, Beverage, Business, Economy, Manufacturing, Retail

February 21, 2025

Statistics Canada reports December retail sales up 2.5 per cent at $69.6B

TORONTO — Canadian retail sales surged higher at the end…

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Dozens of Canadians got sick at Mexican all-inclusive resort, call for facility inspection
Star

February 21, 2025

Dozens of Canadians got sick at Mexican all-inclusive resort, call for facility inspection

Canadians who recently travelled to Mexico are calling on local authorities…

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Passengers frustrated after Sunwing cancels vacations to prioritize getting others back home
Star

February 21, 2025

Passengers frustrated after Sunwing cancels vacations to prioritize getting others back home

Thousands of Canadians hoping to escape the snow and cold…

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Business, Hardware, Software

February 21, 2025

Dye & Durham names Sid Singh as new interim chief executive

TORONTO — Dye & Durham Ltd. has named Sid Singh…

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