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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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Deepseek removed from South Korea's app stores over privacy concerns
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February 17, 2025

Deepseek removed from South Korea’s app stores over privacy concerns

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads…

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Business

February 17, 2025

Colliers International to purchase controlling interest in Australia’s Ethos Urban

TORONTO — Colliers International Group Inc. says it has agreed…

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Saturday Night Live celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and many, many famous friends
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February 17, 2025

Saturday Night Live celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and many, many famous friends

Saturday Night Live luminary Steve Martin delivered the monologue and…

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Interest in N.L. as travel destination spikes amid growing U.S. tensions, tourism minister says
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February 17, 2025

Interest in N.L. as travel destination spikes amid growing U.S. tensions, tourism minister says

As a potential trade war between the U.S. and Canada…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 17, 2025

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Monday, Feb. 17

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

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Books, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Social

February 17, 2025

Avan Jogia splays himself open with his poetry in ‘Autopsy (of an ex-teen heartthrob)’

TORONTO — Avan Jogia wants to show you his guts….

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Another basketball dynasty is budding at Carleton — this time, it's the women's team
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February 17, 2025

Another basketball dynasty is budding at Carleton — this time, it’s the women’s team

For years, Carleton University in Ottawa has been synonymous with…

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Bringing back the buffalo as Yellowstone bison come to Canada for the 1st time
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February 17, 2025

Bringing back the buffalo as Yellowstone bison come to Canada for the 1st time

Last month Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana, an original…

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Serial rapist sues after being stabbed in N.B. prison, left unable to walk
Star

February 17, 2025

Serial rapist sues after being stabbed in N.B. prison, left unable to walk

A man who terrorized women in St. John’s in 2012…

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