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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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Spare some digital change? In India, many transgender people use QR codes to beg
Star

November 30, 2024

Spare some digital change? In India, many transgender people use QR codes to beg

Managing money online is becoming increasingly widespread in India as…

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Media outlets, including CBC, sue ChatGPT creator
Star

November 30, 2024

Media outlets, including CBC, sue ChatGPT creator

A group of Canadian news outlets — including CBC/Radio-Canada, Postmedia,…

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Notorious Quebec hit man wanted to have La Presse journalist killed for $100K
Star

November 29, 2024

Notorious Quebec hit man wanted to have La Presse journalist killed for $100K

A threat recently made public revealed Frédérick Silva had a…

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John Herdman steps down as Toronto FC head coach after drone-spying scandal
Star

November 29, 2024

John Herdman steps down as Toronto FC head coach after drone-spying scandal

John Herdman, embroiled in the drone-spying scandal that has dogged…

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Yukon amends its Municipal Act to offer alternative to oath of allegiance
Star

November 29, 2024

Yukon amends its Municipal Act to offer alternative to oath of allegiance

The Yukon government has amended its regulation around taking the…

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Conservatives plan to use Jagmeet Singh's own words in latest non-confidence motion
Star

November 29, 2024

Conservatives plan to use Jagmeet Singh’s own words in latest non-confidence motion

The Conservatives plan to bring forward a non-confidence motion next…

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Syrian authorities close Aleppo airport after rebels breach city in shock attack
Star

November 29, 2024

Syrian authorities close Aleppo airport after rebels breach city in shock attack

Syrian authorities closed Aleppo airport as well as all roads…

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Russian troops closing in on a Ukrainian power plant, but it's already been 'cannibalized' by crews
Star

November 29, 2024

Russian troops closing in on a Ukrainian power plant, but it’s already been ‘cannibalized’ by crews

Ukraine’s energy grid has undergone 11 major attacks since March,…

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LMM's original Anne of Green Gables manuscript added to prestigious United Nations registry
Star

November 29, 2024

LMM’s original Anne of Green Gables manuscript added to prestigious United Nations registry

Almost exactly 150 years after the birth of P.E.I. author…

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