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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, Economy, Finance

February 7, 2025

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stocks fall after jobs report

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index moved lower Friday and…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 7, 2025

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stocks fall after jobs report

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index moved lower Friday and…

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Kanye West suggests autism explains his 'episodes.' Advocates say that's harmful — and false
Star

February 7, 2025

Kanye West suggests autism explains his ‘episodes.’ Advocates say that’s harmful — and false

Kanye West, the musical artist whose reputation plummeted in recent…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Science, Social

February 7, 2025

Police charge man in 1998 killing of pregnant woman after identifying him using DNA

TORONTO — A man has been arrested and charged in…

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Health, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

February 7, 2025

Health care, tax cuts and Highway 401 tunnel focus of Ontario campaign trail

The main Ontario party leaders have now laid out their…

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Sports

February 7, 2025

Majority of Proline bettors see Chiefs winning historic Super Bowl title

A majority of Proline bettors are backing the Kansas City…

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Automotive, Business, Economy, Labour, Manufacturing, National, Politics, Social

February 7, 2025

Trudeau says Trump’s comments about taking over Canada are ‘a real thing’

Donald Trump is not joking when he says he’d like…

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Environment, Health, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

February 7, 2025

Marineland euthanizes seven-year-old beluga whale after medical struggles

Marineland has euthanized a seven-year-old beluga whale after a long…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Weather

February 7, 2025

One dead in multi-vehicle crash that closed Highway 11 in Orillia, Ont.: police

Police say one person is dead and several others injured…

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