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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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Steel, plastics, Florida orange juice on Canada's list of potential retaliatory tariffs against U.S.
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January 8, 2025

Steel, plastics, Florida orange juice on Canada’s list of potential retaliatory tariffs against U.S.

Among the most senior officials in Ottawa, there is a…

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Belinda the surprisingly busy sea sponge takes a whole day to sneeze
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January 8, 2025

Belinda the surprisingly busy sea sponge takes a whole day to sneeze

Belinda the sea sponge may be inanimate, but that doesn’t…

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Russian-linked ships are suspected of sabotage in the Baltic Sea. Some say it may be just the beginning
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January 8, 2025

Russian-linked ships are suspected of sabotage in the Baltic Sea. Some say it may be just the beginning

Nations on the Baltic Sea, along with NATO, have stepped…

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Canadians now need a permit for short-term visits to the U.K.
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January 8, 2025

Canadians now need a permit for short-term visits to the U.K.

Starting today, Canadians with short-term travel plans to England, Wales,…

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How big are the L.A. fires? Putting the devastation in visual context
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January 8, 2025

How big are the L.A. fires? Putting the devastation in visual context

Foreboding weather forecasts keep tensions high in Los Angeles as one…

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Los Angeles wind forecasts this week trigger red flag warning for wildfires
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January 8, 2025

Los Angeles wind forecasts this week trigger red flag warning for wildfires

Dangerously high winds were expected to resume on Monday in…

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Deadly California wildfires still raging as strong winds expected to return
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January 8, 2025

Deadly California wildfires still raging as strong winds expected to return

The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles…

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Largest of deadly Los Angeles wildfires switches direction, posing new threat
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January 8, 2025

Largest of deadly Los Angeles wildfires switches direction, posing new threat

The largest of the raging wildfires that have devastated parts…

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L.A. wildfires devour thousands of homes as death toll rises to 10
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January 8, 2025

L.A. wildfires devour thousands of homes as death toll rises to 10

Firefighters hoped for a break Friday from fierce winds that…

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