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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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Authorities say 2nd person has died after chemical tank implosion at U.S. paper mill
Star

May 27, 2026

Authorities say 2nd person has died after chemical tank implosion at U.S. paper mill

Crews resumed the grim search Wednesday for nine people presumed…

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Lifestyle, Sports

May 27, 2026

Gemma Karstens-Smith

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Tajon Buchanan knows black-and-white images of his face are posted…

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How a Canadian Epstein survivor found her voice
Star

May 27, 2026

How a Canadian Epstein survivor found her voice

Sharlene Rochard was a teen when she started travelling to…

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Sports

May 27, 2026

PWHL coach of the year finalist Kris Sparre named Hamilton’s head coach

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 27, 2026

School bus driver charged with stunt driving after speeding with kids on board: OPP

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Entertainment, Arts, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 27, 2026

Allison Jones and Liam Casey

Ontario solicitor general to review policing laws after Toronto cops charged in Spain

TORONTO — Ontario’s solicitor general says he will review policing…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 27, 2026

Former community centre worker charged with sex offences against minors: York police

VAUGHAN — Police in York Region say a former community…

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Sports

May 27, 2026

Dan Ralph

Ticats head coach Milanovich has complete faith in veteran kicker Liegghio

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Sports

May 27, 2026

Larry Fisher

Kitchener’s Pridham, Everett’s Busch embrace CHL development path

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