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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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Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen after 2019 fire. It's not the first time it needed saving
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December 7, 2024

Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen after 2019 fire. It’s not the first time it needed saving

Day 65:57How Victor Hugo helped save Notre Dame, nearly 300…

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Minnesota Frost score 3 goals in final period to upend Toronto Sceptres
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December 7, 2024

Minnesota Frost score 3 goals in final period to upend Toronto Sceptres

Britta Curl-Salemme scored twice, including the game-winner, for the Minnesota…

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Toronto holiday market organizers apologize after AI-generated art sold at fair
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December 7, 2024

Toronto holiday market organizers apologize after AI-generated art sold at fair

The Town of York Historical Society issued an apology and…

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A huge hack of U.S. phone companies means your text messages may not be safe
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December 7, 2024

A huge hack of U.S. phone companies means your text messages may not be safe

After a massive cyberattack on U.S. telecom firms and dozens…

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A huge hack of U.S. phone companies means your text messages may not be safe
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December 7, 2024

A huge hack of U.S. phone companies means your text messages may not be safe

After a massive cyberattack on U.S. telecom firms and dozens…

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Savanna Pikuyak was a future Inuk leader whose murder harmed the whole community
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December 7, 2024

Savanna Pikuyak was a future Inuk leader whose murder harmed the whole community

Savanna Pikuyak was a bright, promising young woman whose murder…

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Ottawa mother 'walked through fire' to save son from burning house, family member says
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December 7, 2024

Ottawa mother ‘walked through fire’ to save son from burning house, family member says

Stephanie McDougall was badly injured in the Tuesday night fire…

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As the Archbishop of Toronto becomes a cardinal, some praise his humility. Others say he's out of touch
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December 7, 2024

As the Archbishop of Toronto becomes a cardinal, some praise his humility. Others say he’s out of touch

Archbishop of Toronto Francis Leo formally joins the College of…

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International student permit cuts are pushing away prospective students, experts say
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December 7, 2024

International student permit cuts are pushing away prospective students, experts say

The people who run Canada’s universities and colleges are warning…

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