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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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Business

February 13, 2025

Fairfax Financial Holdings earns US$1.3 billion in fourth quarter

TORONTO — Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. says it earned US$1.3…

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From booing to singing, crowds keep drowning out anthems at Canadian sporting events
Star

February 13, 2025

From booing to singing, crowds keep drowning out anthems at Canadian sporting events

After weeks of Canadian fans booing the American national anthem…

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B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses hiring over Trump's tariff threats
Star

February 13, 2025

B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses hiring over Trump’s tariff threats

Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says the impacts of the “reckless”…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 13, 2025

NDP asking integrity commissioner to investigate Ford video of trip to Washington

TORONTO — Ontario’s NDP and Liberal party leaders cried foul…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 13, 2025

Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in technology, base metals and telecom stocks…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 13, 2025

Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in technology, base metals and telecom stocks…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 13, 2025

Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in technology, base metals and telecom stocks…

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Education, National, Politics

February 13, 2025

Aid groups ask Canada to prevent child soldiers by rallying G7 heads around education

OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s aid sector is rallying around…

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Business, Finance, Insurance

February 13, 2025

Sun Life shares under pressure after U.S. division drives earnings miss

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc.’s share price was under…

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