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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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Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioters, ends Biden executive actions and withdraws from climate pact on Day 1
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January 20, 2025

Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioters, ends Biden executive actions and withdraws from climate pact on Day 1

Donald Trump on Monday issued pardons for about 1,500 people…

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As Trump takes office, Ukrainians are skeptical he can quickly end the war. Some wish he would
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January 19, 2025

As Trump takes office, Ukrainians are skeptical he can quickly end the war. Some wish he would

Donald Trump, who will be sworn into office on Monday,…

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17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries
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January 19, 2025

17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Sweet Cream brand…

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Schizas wins 3rd women's title, Gilles and Poirier 4th dance title at national figure skating championships
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January 19, 2025

Schizas wins 3rd women’s title, Gilles and Poirier 4th dance title at national figure skating championships

Madeline Schizas debuted her “Butterfly Lovers Concerto” program to win…

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will not attend Trump inauguration in-person as event moves indoors
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January 19, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will not attend Trump inauguration in-person as event moves indoors

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will not attend the inauguration of…

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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly endorses Mark Carney for Liberal leader
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January 19, 2025

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly endorses Mark Carney for Liberal leader

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has endorsed Mark Carney in…

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Plovers in a dangerous time: Endangered bird may be making a comeback on N.B. shores
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January 19, 2025

Plovers in a dangerous time: Endangered bird may be making a comeback on N.B. shores

Kouchibouguac National Park welcomed six pairs of piping plovers in…

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Rocky Mountain Bikes under creditor protection as global bicycle industry reels from effects of pandemic
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January 19, 2025

Rocky Mountain Bikes under creditor protection as global bicycle industry reels from effects of pandemic

B.C.-founded Rocky Mountain Bikes, which helped drive the worldwide growth…

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U.S. restricts red dye No. 3; Tracking a missing masterpiece: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
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January 19, 2025

U.S. restricts red dye No. 3; Tracking a missing masterpiece: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet

CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you…

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