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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

Joshua Clipperton

‘A learning experience’: Woll looking to finish strong with Maple Leafs

TORONTO — Joseph Woll didn’t expect to be in this…

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How fans and industry insiders feel about Ontario’s ticket resale crackdown
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March 21, 2026

How fans and industry insiders feel about Ontario’s ticket resale crackdown

Sports and music fans are applauding the province’s plans to…

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3 credits short of a degree, he left NSCAD for a music career. The school is now honouring him
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March 21, 2026

3 credits short of a degree, he left NSCAD for a music career. The school is now honouring him

When Andrew Scott decided to chase a career in music…

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NDP leadership hopefuls make final push ahead of convention vote
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March 21, 2026

NDP leadership hopefuls make final push ahead of convention vote

With one week until New Democrats choose a new federal…

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I fear the violence of war but I also fear a future where nothing changes in Iran
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March 21, 2026

I fear the violence of war but I also fear a future where nothing changes in Iran

Like many Iranian Canadians, Mehdi M. Kashani is watching the…

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The magic of going to the theatres isn’t about the movie. It’s about watching it with strangers
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March 21, 2026

The magic of going to the theatres isn’t about the movie. It’s about watching it with strangers

Movie theatre attendance hasn’t recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption…

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Trump says the war on Iran is 'militarily' won. Yet there's still no end — or endgame — in sight
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March 21, 2026

Trump says the war on Iran is ‘militarily’ won. Yet there’s still no end — or endgame — in sight

Three weeks in, the joint U.S.-Israel combat operation has killed…

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On TikTok, a new group of folk musicians are taking the genre back to its political roots
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March 21, 2026

On TikTok, a new group of folk musicians are taking the genre back to its political roots

Their lyrics are pointed, specific and reference big political events…

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Europe is eyeing France's nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?
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March 21, 2026

Europe is eyeing France’s nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?

As European allies quietly explore France’s nuclear umbrella amid doubts…

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