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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

February 11, 2025

Eagles halt Chiefs’ quest for historic win, disappoint most pre-game Proline bettors

TORONTO — The Philadelphia Eagles prevented the Kansas City Chiefs…

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Business, Hardware, Retail, Software

February 11, 2025

Shopify reports US$1.29B Q4 net income, revenue up 31 per cent from year ago

OTTAWA — Shopify Inc. reported a fourth-quarter net income of…

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P.E.I. city with its own power company fuming over larger utility’s plan to slash power on frigid night
Star

February 11, 2025

P.E.I. city with its own power company fuming over larger utility’s plan to slash power on frigid night

Though a plan to institute two-hour rolling blackouts Tuesday night…

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National

February 11, 2025

Saint John, Calgary are the cities that would be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs: report

OTTAWA — Calgary, Saint John, N.B. and Windsor, Ont. are…

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Ford defends his anti-tariff trip to Washington amid criticism from campaign rivals
Star

February 11, 2025

Ford defends his anti-tariff trip to Washington amid criticism from campaign rivals

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford was in Washington, D.C., on…

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National

February 11, 2025

Trudeau says Canada will push back on U.S. tariffs with Trump administration

PARIS, Ont. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa will…

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Business, Hardware, Labour, Software, Transport

February 11, 2025

Ride-hailing service Hopp rolls into Canada with several challenges awaiting it

TORONTO — Competition for Uber and Lyft is rolling into…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 11, 2025

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Tuesday, Feb. 11

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

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30 years under longest boil-water advisory in Canada, Neskantaga First Nation pushes for new treatment plant
Star

February 11, 2025

30 years under longest boil-water advisory in Canada, Neskantaga First Nation pushes for new treatment plant

Neskantaga First Nation in northwestern Ontario is marking the 30th…

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