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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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Ukraine needs 'real security guarantees' before any peace talks with Russia, Zelenskyy tells Vance
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February 9, 2025

Ukraine needs ‘real security guarantees’ before any peace talks with Russia, Zelenskyy tells Vance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that his country wants…

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Sports

February 9, 2025

Chantilly a big winner at harness racing’s O’Brien Awards

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Chantilly and her connections took centre stage…

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Sports

February 9, 2025

OHL roundup: Malone helps Steelheads roll past Frontenacs 6-0

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Porter Malone had two goals and two…

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7.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Caribbean islands
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February 9, 2025

7.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Caribbean islands

A magnitude-7.6 earthquake shook the Caribbean Sea south of the…

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Invictus Games 2025 kick off with star-studded opening ceremony in Vancouver
Star

February 9, 2025

Invictus Games 2025 kick off with star-studded opening ceremony in Vancouver

The 2025 Invictus Games for injured military and service personnel…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 8, 2025

SIU charges Toronto police officer after collision in Whitby last year

WHITBY, Ont. — Ontario’s police watchdog has charged a Toronto…

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Beverage, Business, Economy, Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 8, 2025

Ontario NDP pledges grocery rebate as PC leader Ford touts border security measures

Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford touted his party’s border…

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Business, Economy, National, Politics

February 8, 2025

Small businesses still being taxed on carbon rebates, federation says

OTTAWA — Small businesses across Canada are still being taxed…

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National

February 8, 2025

Liberal leadership debates to take place later this month

OTTAWA — The Liberal Party of Canada says it will…

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