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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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Why it seems like there have been so many food recalls in Canada recently
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December 4, 2024

Why it seems like there have been so many food recalls in Canada recently

Canada has seen many high-profile food recalls this year —…

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This man says working at Scouts Canada gave him PTSD. Now he's suing the organization
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December 4, 2024

This man says working at Scouts Canada gave him PTSD. Now he’s suing the organization

For four years, Stephen Greensides worked in Scouts Canada’s safe…

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Fort Chipewyan, Alta., leaders decry Transport Canada for contamination at local dock they say was kept secret
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December 4, 2024

Fort Chipewyan, Alta., leaders decry Transport Canada for contamination at local dock they say was kept secret

Indigenous leaders in Fort Chipewyan, Alta., are calling on the…

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Food banks across Canada are begging to be put out of business
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December 3, 2024

Food banks across Canada are begging to be put out of business

Several food charities across Canada have signed onto a campaign…

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Mother, uncle sentenced for beating man to death during family camping trip
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December 3, 2024

Mother, uncle sentenced for beating man to death during family camping trip

Tyler Webber was killed at a campground near Bishop Lake,…

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B.C. man who spat on CBC camera operator gets suspended sentence and a year's probation
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December 3, 2024

B.C. man who spat on CBC camera operator gets suspended sentence and a year’s probation

Vojislav Zmukic, 58, was convicted of assault and handed a…

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Dog believed to belong to missing B.C. man found alive after 6 weeks
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December 3, 2024

Dog believed to belong to missing B.C. man found alive after 6 weeks

The partner of a man who went missing near Chetwynd,…

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RCMP commissioner open to deploying cadets to harden the border
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December 3, 2024

RCMP commissioner open to deploying cadets to harden the border

The RCMP says it’s considering deploying Mounties-in-training to help police…

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South Korea's president apologizes to nation for declaring martial law
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December 3, 2024

South Korea’s president apologizes to nation for declaring martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for his attempt…

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