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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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These 3 immigrant success stories show the Canadian dream is still alive for some in Saskatchewan
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January 13, 2025

These 3 immigrant success stories show the Canadian dream is still alive for some in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan has struggled compared to other provinces to retain newcomers…

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Ontario police commissioner defends beefed-up border security program
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January 13, 2025

Ontario police commissioner defends beefed-up border security program

Ontario’s top cop says a “surge” in border security outside…

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Men face growing pressure to use steroids as studies show increase in male body dysmorphia
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January 13, 2025

Men face growing pressure to use steroids as studies show increase in male body dysmorphia

Parents and experts are sounding the alarm about unregulated anabolic…

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A major Russian attack damaged some of Kyiv's most important cultural sites
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January 12, 2025

A major Russian attack damaged some of Kyiv’s most important cultural sites

Russia’s sweeping barrage of missiles and drones on Ukraine over…

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Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions on 4th anniversary of Russian invasion
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January 12, 2025

Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions on 4th anniversary of Russian invasion

Canada is donating an additional $2 billion of military equipment,…

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Russia-U.S. meeting ends with nations no closer to finding path to peace in Ukraine, Putin aide says
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January 12, 2025

Russia-U.S. meeting ends with nations no closer to finding path to peace in Ukraine, Putin aide says

Europe ahead of U.S. on contribution to UkraineWhile we wait…

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Negotiators in Florida emerge with few details of talks to end war in Ukraine
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January 12, 2025

Negotiators in Florida emerge with few details of talks to end war in Ukraine

Stakes ‘quite high’ for Ukraine today: Canadian global affairs expertStakes…

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The U.S. claims a peace deal for Ukraine is close. But Kyiv and Moscow remain far apart
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January 12, 2025

The U.S. claims a peace deal for Ukraine is close. But Kyiv and Moscow remain far apart

As Washington ramps up its negotiations with Ukraine and Russia…

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Zelenskyy calls for European involvement in peace deal and post-war 'reassurance force'
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January 12, 2025

Zelenskyy calls for European involvement in peace deal and post-war ‘reassurance force’

What are the possible security guarantees?Is Trump’s peace plan the…

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