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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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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 16, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Umar Zameer’s lawyer expresses ‘serious misgivings’ about report into police conduct

TORONTO — The lawyer representing Umar Zameer, a man cleared…

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Entertainment, Arts, Health, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 16, 2026

Rianna Lim

Advocates worry Toronto’s AIDS memorial may fade away with city’s renovation plans

TORONTO — At a downtown Toronto park, 14 unassuming concrete…

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Entertainment, Arts, Health, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 16, 2026

Rianna Lim

Advocates worry Toronto’s AIDS memorial may fade away with city’s renovation plans

TORONTO — At a downtown Toronto park, 14 unassuming concrete…

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Entertainment, Arts, Health, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 16, 2026

Rianna Lim

Advocates worry Toronto’s AIDS memorial may fade away with city’s renovation plans

TORONTO — At a downtown Toronto park, 14 unassuming concrete…

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Ontario/Quebec

March 16, 2026

Major winter storm bearing down on northern Ontario, eastern Quebec

A major winter storm is bearing down on a large…

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Ontario/Quebec

March 16, 2026

Major winter storm bearing down on northern Ontario, eastern Quebec

A major winter storm is bearing down on a large…

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Ontario/Quebec

March 16, 2026

Major winter storm bearing down on northern Ontario, eastern Quebec

A major winter storm is bearing down on a large…

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Sudbury mayor says 2-day storm 'unprecedented' as snow blankets northeastern Ontario
Star

March 16, 2026

Sudbury mayor says 2-day storm ‘unprecedented’ as snow blankets northeastern Ontario

The March storm has been “hugely impactful” to communities in…

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Trump upset as key U.S. partners shun call for Hormuz warship escorts
Star

March 16, 2026

Trump upset as key U.S. partners shun call for Hormuz warship escorts

Israel said on Monday it had detailed plans for at…

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