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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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Intense Ontario snow strands vehicles, knocks out power as town calls emergency
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December 1, 2024

Intense Ontario snow strands vehicles, knocks out power as town calls emergency

Intense snow squalls battering Ontario moved south Sunday after burying…

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As Trump's tariffs loom yet again, Canada is left waiting to see what happens
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December 1, 2024

As Trump’s tariffs loom yet again, Canada is left waiting to see what happens

Canada is again staring down the barrel of massive U.S….

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Trump orders lumber probe that White House says targets exporters like Canada
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December 1, 2024

Trump orders lumber probe that White House says targets exporters like Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered a new trade…

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Ministers say Trump's threats to absorb Canada need to be taken seriously
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December 1, 2024

Ministers say Trump’s threats to absorb Canada need to be taken seriously

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Wednesday that U.S. president-elect Donald…

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Trump says he would use 'economic force' to join Canada with U.S.
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December 1, 2024

Trump says he would use ‘economic force’ to join Canada with U.S.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday dismissed U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s…

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What's really behind Donald Trump's tariff threats and '51st state' posts about Canada
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December 1, 2024

What’s really behind Donald Trump’s tariff threats and ’51st state’ posts about Canada

Donald Trump’s threat of whopping tariffs on Canadian exports and…

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LeBlanc says he's meeting with Trump's border czar after Christmas to present $1.3B plan
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December 1, 2024

LeBlanc says he’s meeting with Trump’s border czar after Christmas to present $1.3B plan

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he’s meeting U.S. president-elect Donald…

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Trump starts a victory dance over Canada border moves
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December 1, 2024

Trump starts a victory dance over Canada border moves

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has been roasting Canada like a…

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Government to detail $1.3B border security plan: LeBlanc
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December 1, 2024

Government to detail $1.3B border security plan: LeBlanc

The federal government says it will unveil details later today…

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