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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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Escaping the cycle of addiction felt impossible. Then I became pregnant
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January 19, 2025

Escaping the cycle of addiction felt impossible. Then I became pregnant

Emily Ranft used to be an addict. When she got…

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Sudanese Canadians decry delays in bringing their family members to safety
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January 19, 2025

Sudanese Canadians decry delays in bringing their family members to safety

Sudan is plagued by cascading tragedies:Â an ongoing internal military…

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Why time ran out on Canada-led deal to end public financing for international fossil fuel projects
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January 19, 2025

Why time ran out on Canada-led deal to end public financing for international fossil fuel projects

A deal on ending public financing for foreign fossil fuel…

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What do we do with the case of admitted doula defrauder Kaitlyn Braun?
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January 19, 2025

What do we do with the case of admitted doula defrauder Kaitlyn Braun?

Kaitlyn Braun’s rapid rearrest underscores the challenges of the criminal…

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Why those in L.A. whose homes were spared in wildfires could still face serious health risks
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January 19, 2025

Why those in L.A. whose homes were spared in wildfires could still face serious health risks

The massive scale of the Los Angeles wildfires means even…

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Jean Marie River, N.W.T., facing outbreak of respiratory illness, chief says
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January 18, 2025

Jean Marie River, N.W.T., facing outbreak of respiratory illness, chief says

Jean Marie River Chief Melanie Menacho said she and other…

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Eggs recalled in multiple provinces over salmonella concerns
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January 18, 2025

Eggs recalled in multiple provinces over salmonella concerns

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall covers Compliments,…

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South Korean court extends president's detention over concerns he will 'destroy evidence'
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January 18, 2025

South Korean court extends president’s detention over concerns he will ‘destroy evidence’

South Korean investigators probing impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for…

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4 of Canada's biggest banks leave Mark Carney-led climate initiative
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January 18, 2025

4 of Canada’s biggest banks leave Mark Carney-led climate initiative

Four of Canada’s biggest banks have left the UN-backed Net-Zero…

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