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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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Trump slaps 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada
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February 9, 2025

Trump slaps 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump slapped 25 per cent tariffs on…

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Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports — including from Canada
Star

February 9, 2025

Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports — including from Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday…

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Royal style vs. substance: Princess of Wales wants her work to be the focus, not what she's wearing
Star

February 9, 2025

Royal style vs. substance: Princess of Wales wants her work to be the focus, not what she’s wearing

As Catherine, Princess of Wales, continues her gradual return to…

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I didn't feel able to have a child because I didn't own a home. I'm glad I was wrong
Star

February 9, 2025

I didn’t feel able to have a child because I didn’t own a home. I’m glad I was wrong

Brett Howard used to believe that owning a home and…

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Shipping container village in Gatineau, Que., full after one month
Star

February 9, 2025

Shipping container village in Gatineau, Que., full after one month

A new project to build homes for the homeless out…

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Ukraine confirms 'preliminary' agreement on mineral resources with U.S.
Star

February 9, 2025

Ukraine confirms ‘preliminary’ agreement on mineral resources with U.S.

Ukraine said on Wednesday it had reached a “preliminary” deal…

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Trump's about-face on Ukraine leaves European leaders scrambling
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February 9, 2025

Trump’s about-face on Ukraine leaves European leaders scrambling

Impotent fury. European leaders are frothing.U.S. President Donald Trump sparked…

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Trump's talk about Canada parrots Putin's claims on Ukraine
Star

February 9, 2025

Trump’s talk about Canada parrots Putin’s claims on Ukraine

It took a while for Canadian politicians to figure out…

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy accuses Trump of spreading Russian disinformation
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February 9, 2025

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy accuses Trump of spreading Russian disinformation

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that U.S. President Donald…

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