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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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‘Not just a little sniff’: P.E.I. grandmother wants to knock smelling salts out of youth hockey
Star

February 19, 2025

‘Not just a little sniff’: P.E.I. grandmother wants to knock smelling salts out of youth hockey

Smelling salts were originally developed to revive people who had…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 19, 2025

S&P/TSX composite ticks lower, U.S. stocks post small gain

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index ticked lower on Wednesday,…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 19, 2025

S&P/TSX composite ticks lower, U.S. stocks post small gain

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index ticked lower on Wednesday,…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 19, 2025

S&P/TSX composite ticks lower, U.S. stocks post small gain

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index ticked lower on Wednesday,…

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Sports

February 19, 2025

Springer likely to share leadoff spot, will see some time in left field this season

DUNEDIN — His spot at the top of the batting…

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Sports

February 19, 2025

Curling Canada, Kruger insist Hearts relationship strong as curlers ponder changes

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The title sponsor of the Scotties…

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Justice, National

February 19, 2025

Supreme Court dismisses appeal for Alberta man convicted in Métis hunter killings

OTTAWA — Canada’s top court has dismissed the appeal of…

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Business, Economy, Environment, National, Politics

February 19, 2025

Small business carbon rebate will be taxed for now despite government promise

OTTAWA — The federal government has confirmed that small businesses…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 19, 2025

Toronto senior fatally hit by a car while trying to get his vehicle out of snowbank

MARKHAM, Ont. — Police say a 78-year-old Toronto man has…

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