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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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Why your city is still waiting on e-buses — and how tariffs could make things worse
Star

February 19, 2025

Why your city is still waiting on e-buses — and how tariffs could make things worse

Transit agencies looking to go green are facing delays so…

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In rural Ontario where health-care is hurting, voters decry PC candidates missing debates
Star

February 19, 2025

In rural Ontario where health-care is hurting, voters decry PC candidates missing debates

Access to health care has been a headline-making issue in…

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Everyone is popping into the buzzy prebiotic soda industry, from local brewers to Coca-Cola
Star

February 19, 2025

Everyone is popping into the buzzy prebiotic soda industry, from local brewers to Coca-Cola

Coca Cola is introducing a line of prebiotic sodas, marking…

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Skier dies in avalanche near Golden, B.C.
Star

February 19, 2025

Skier dies in avalanche near Golden, B.C.

An avalanche has claimed the life of a skier near…

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Sports

February 19, 2025

OHL roundup: Hopkins, Hay pace Frontenacs to 6-4 win over Colts

KINGSTON, Ont. — Tyler Hopkins scored twice, Ethan Hay chipped…

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Brazil's Bolsonaro accused of plot to poison Lula and kill a judge
Star

February 19, 2025

Brazil’s Bolsonaro accused of plot to poison Lula and kill a judge

Brazil’s prosecutor-general on Tuesday formally charged former President Jair Bolsonaro…

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Business, Disaster, Lifestyle, National, Science, Transport

February 18, 2025

Toronto plane crash adds to recent accidents that may rattle travellers: psychologist

With a plane sitting upside-down on the tarmac at the…

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Business, National, Politics

February 18, 2025

Carney leads in fundraising as Freeland says party numbers don’t tell the whole story

OTTAWA — Chrystia Freeland’s Liberal leadership campaign is insisting that…

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Disaster, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 18, 2025

Investigators recover black box from plane wreckage at Toronto’s Pearson airport

TORONTO — Investigators examining the wreckage of a Delta Air…

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