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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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Chief actuary disagrees with Alberta government belief of entitlement to more than half of CPP
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December 21, 2024

Chief actuary disagrees with Alberta government belief of entitlement to more than half of CPP

Canada’s chief actuary says Alberta would be entitled to interest…

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U.S. House passes bill to avoid government shutdown, sends it to Senate for approval
Star

December 20, 2024

U.S. House passes bill to avoid government shutdown, sends it to Senate for approval

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Friday…

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'Shocking' strip-search by Ont. jail guards in riot gear lands offender 'lenient' sentence
Star

December 20, 2024

‘Shocking’ strip-search by Ont. jail guards in riot gear lands offender ‘lenient’ sentence

An Ontario man with a lengthy and violent criminal record,…

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Feds announce forum on antisemitism following incidents at Jewish school and synagogue
Star

December 20, 2024

Feds announce forum on antisemitism following incidents at Jewish school and synagogue

The federal government will hold a national forum on combatting…

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Mastodon teeth found in couple's backyard may shed light on New York's Ice Age
Star

December 20, 2024

Mastodon teeth found in couple’s backyard may shed light on New York’s Ice Age

The New York State Museum is hailing it as a…

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Scientists warn that 'mirror life' could destroy life on Earth. Read this before you panic
Star

December 20, 2024

Scientists warn that ‘mirror life’ could destroy life on Earth. Read this before you panic

Thirty-eight scientists wrote a paper arguing that researchers should abandon…

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Cancer kills more firefighters than fire. Changes to health coverage in Sask. are offering more support
Star

December 20, 2024

Cancer kills more firefighters than fire. Changes to health coverage in Sask. are offering more support

Firefighters in Saskatchewan have been lobbying for decades to receive…

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At least 2 killed, dozens injured after car rams into crowd at Christmas market in Germany
Star

December 20, 2024

At least 2 killed, dozens injured after car rams into crowd at Christmas market in Germany

A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in…

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Serial nurse impersonator sentenced in B.C. Supreme Court to 7 years in prison
Star

December 20, 2024

Serial nurse impersonator sentenced in B.C. Supreme Court to 7 years in prison

Brigitte Cleroux is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence in…

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