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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 19, 2025

Federal government moving ahead with high-speed rail: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government…

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GameStop selling Canadian and French operations as CEO laments 'wokeness and DEI'
Star

February 19, 2025

GameStop selling Canadian and French operations as CEO laments ‘wokeness and DEI’

GameStop Corp. is looking to sell its Canadian and French…

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Paul Simon announces surprise tour, with 3 shows each in Vancouver, Toronto
Star

February 19, 2025

Paul Simon announces surprise tour, with 3 shows each in Vancouver, Toronto

Paul Simon fans in Toronto and Vancouver will get a…

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Trump proposes U.S. auto tariffs could be ‘in the neighborhood’ of 25%
Star

February 19, 2025

Trump proposes U.S. auto tariffs could be ‘in the neighborhood’ of 25%

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he intends to…

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New Brunswick driver gets a $4,600 fine — for an accident that happened 65 years ago
Star

February 19, 2025

New Brunswick driver gets a $4,600 fine — for an accident that happened 65 years ago

Ossie Gildart was told his licence was suspended until he…

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Ontario/Quebec

February 19, 2025

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Wednesday, Feb. 19

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are…

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National

February 19, 2025

CAF discrimination settlement was ‘a slap in the face,’ says former soldier

OTTAWA — A former member of the Canadian Armed Forces…

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Automotive, Business, Economy, Manufacturing, Oil&Gas, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Utilities

February 19, 2025

Clean energy transition must be key for next Ontario government: report

TORONTO — The next Ontario government should take the lead…

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Sudanese Quebecers wait in anguish after exclusion from program to rescue family members
Star

February 19, 2025

Sudanese Quebecers wait in anguish after exclusion from program to rescue family members

Mayada Ageeb is one of a few hundred Sudanese Quebecers…

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