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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 1, 2025

Turnbull, Gosling break through for Toronto Sceptres before international break

TORONTO — Toronto Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull and her rookie…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 1, 2025

Snap election doesn’t leave Ontario vulnerable amid trade war, Doug Ford insists

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford insists Ontario is not vulnerable…

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Business, Economy, National

February 1, 2025

Key questions ahead of Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods

TORONTO — U.S. President Donald Trump is going to hit…

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Sports

February 1, 2025

Canadian skier Megan Oldham lands slopestyle silver at World Cup in Aspen

ASPEN — Canadian freestyle skier Megan Oldham soared to a…

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B.C. judge orders WestJet to stop telling unhappy passengers the sky's not the limit on delay claims
Star

February 1, 2025

B.C. judge orders WestJet to stop telling unhappy passengers the sky’s not the limit on delay claims

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered WestJet to stop…

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More women are choosing a career in agriculture — and changing the industry from the inside
Star

February 1, 2025

More women are choosing a career in agriculture — and changing the industry from the inside

As women have gradually begun to take on more official…

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Hamas frees 3 male hostages as Israel releases more Palestinians
Star

February 1, 2025

Hamas frees 3 male hostages as Israel releases more Palestinians

Hamas militants released three male hostages being held in the…

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Ontario/Quebec

February 1, 2025

Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Saturday, Feb. 1

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

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She wasn't told she has cancer. She says that could have been a 'death sentence'
Star

February 1, 2025

She wasn’t told she has cancer. She says that could have been a ‘death sentence’

Five weeks after Cathy Croskery’s right breast was biopsied for…

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