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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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National, Politics, Social

February 6, 2025

MPs reject Trump’s idea of clearing out Gaza as Israeli minister points to Canada

OTTAWA — Canadian politicians are pushing back on the idea…

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Business, Economy, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Media, Television

February 6, 2025

Amid cross-border tariff tussle, Canadian film crews see peril and opportunity

TORONTO — The prospect of a trade war with the…

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Why misinformation spreads during climate disasters, and how to stop it
Star

February 6, 2025

Why misinformation spreads during climate disasters, and how to stop it

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter, we hear…

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Justice, National

February 6, 2025

Police seek suspect in alleged Canada-wide romance scam that cost victims $275k

Police in Ontario say they are looking for a man…

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Business, Construction, Real Estate

February 6, 2025

National rent prices hit 18-month low in January: report

TORONTO — Average asking rents across Canada hit an 18-month…

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Freeland announces she'd meet NATO spending benchmark by 2027
Star

February 6, 2025

Freeland announces she’d meet NATO spending benchmark by 2027

Chrystia Freeland says as prime minister, she would have the…

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Abbotsford, B.C., daycare owner charged with 6 counts of assaulting children
Star

February 6, 2025

Abbotsford, B.C., daycare owner charged with 6 counts of assaulting children

The alleged incidents, dating back to 2022, involved children aged…

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Irv Gotti, hip-hop producer and co-founder of Murder, Inc., dead at 54
Star

February 6, 2025

Irv Gotti, hip-hop producer and co-founder of Murder, Inc., dead at 54

Irv Gotti, the music producer who co-founded hip-hop label Murder,…

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Thieves stole 100,000 organic eggs off a trailer in Pennsylvania. Police are scrambling
Star

February 6, 2025

Thieves stole 100,000 organic eggs off a trailer in Pennsylvania. Police are scrambling

Local law enforcement say the heist could be linked to…

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