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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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Island family hit with $345,000 bill from P.E.I. government after oil spill
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January 9, 2025

Island family hit with $345,000 bill from P.E.I. government after oil spill

A P.E.I. family has been handed a $345,000 cleanup bill…

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Trudeau leaves behind nearly a decade of climate action, but some key priorities hang in the balance
Star

January 9, 2025

Trudeau leaves behind nearly a decade of climate action, but some key priorities hang in the balance

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tied his brand to climate action,…

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Trump looks to turn back the clock on the Panama Canal
Star

January 9, 2025

Trump looks to turn back the clock on the Panama Canal

Control of the Panama Canal, once a key U.S. presidential…

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Trudeau's move to suspend Parliament faces a legal challenge. Don't hold your breath for a win, experts say
Star

January 9, 2025

Trudeau’s move to suspend Parliament faces a legal challenge. Don’t hold your breath for a win, experts say

Less than two days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked…

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Hamilton landlord owes $27M, loses control over building where tenants faced water shut-off for 3 months
Star

January 9, 2025

Hamilton landlord owes $27M, loses control over building where tenants faced water shut-off for 3 months

Dylan Suitor has failed to pay back bank and private…

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'Where does the money go?' Canada Soccer gets a red card for its finances
Star

January 9, 2025

‘Where does the money go?’ Canada Soccer gets a red card for its finances

Gold medal wins and big-ticket sponsorship haven’t translated to revenues…

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Meta is ending fact-checking in the U.S. Could that affect the vote in Canada
Star

January 9, 2025

Meta is ending fact-checking in the U.S. Could that affect the vote in Canada

Social media giant Meta’s decision to move away from fact-checking…

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B.C. court approves class-action lawsuit about privacy over Home Depot receipts
Star

January 9, 2025

B.C. court approves class-action lawsuit about privacy over Home Depot receipts

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says a class-action lawsuit…

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Quebec plane fighting L.A. fires grounded after being struck by drone
Star

January 9, 2025

Quebec plane fighting L.A. fires grounded after being struck by drone

A Quebec water bomber fighting the Palisades Fire in Los…

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