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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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Sports

March 21, 2026

Hannah, Jared Schmidt capture silver medals in World Cup ski cross event

CRAIGLEITH — Ottawa siblings Hannah and Jared Schmidt captured silver…

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Robert Mueller, 9/11-era FBI chief who later probed alleged Trump-Russia ties, dead at 81
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March 21, 2026

Robert Mueller, 9/11-era FBI chief who later probed alleged Trump-Russia ties, dead at 81

Robert Mueller, the FBI director who transformed the premier law…

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Sports

March 21, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates capture 8-3 exhibition victory over Toronto Blue Jays

BRADENTON — Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz homered to lead…

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Why scientists are gluing microchips on butterflies
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March 21, 2026

Why scientists are gluing microchips on butterflies

Monarch butterflies are on their way back to Canada and…

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March 21, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Canadians plan to sail to Gaza despite detention risks

Canadians are planning to sail to Gaza again as part…

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Thousands urged to evacuate as Hawaii flooding anticipated to cause widespread damage
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March 21, 2026

Thousands urged to evacuate as Hawaii flooding anticipated to cause widespread damage

As Hawaii endures its worst flooding in more than 20…

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K-pop sensation BTS ends 4-year hiatus with free comeback concert in Seoul
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March 21, 2026

K-pop sensation BTS ends 4-year hiatus with free comeback concert in Seoul

After a four-year break, K-pop supergroup BTS returned Saturday with…

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Iranian Kurdish fighters find themselves in the middle of U.S.-Iran war as they wait in Iraq
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March 21, 2026

Iranian Kurdish fighters find themselves in the middle of U.S.-Iran war as they wait in Iraq

Despite the attacks on Iranian Kurdish camps in Iraq, there…

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Canada was prepared to ration gas in the 1979 oil crisis. Could we be running on fumes once again?
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March 21, 2026

Canada was prepared to ration gas in the 1979 oil crisis. Could we be running on fumes once again?

Canada considered conserving oil with gasoline rationing stamps in 1979….

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