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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 are hundreds of Palestinians getting killed trying to access food in Gaza
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November 29, 2024

Why are hundreds of Palestinians getting killed trying to access food in Gaza

The floor of Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza is streaked…

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Why this Israeli teen chose jail over military service after the Oct. 7 attacks
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November 29, 2024

Why this Israeli teen chose jail over military service after the Oct. 7 attacks

Tal Mitnick, the first Israeli jailed for refusing mandatory conscription after…

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His daughter, two others were crushed to death waiting in line to buy bread in central Gaza
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November 29, 2024

His daughter, two others were crushed to death waiting in line to buy bread in central Gaza

Two girls and a woman were crushed to death waiting…

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Special interlocutor still waiting for Canada's response to report on disappeared residential school children
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November 29, 2024

Special interlocutor still waiting for Canada’s response to report on disappeared residential school children

Kimberly Murray says she’s received no word from Canada a…

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Federal government to sign first-ever modern treaty with Métis
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November 29, 2024

Federal government to sign first-ever modern treaty with Métis

The federal government will sign its first-ever modern treaty with…

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Australia is banning social media for those under 16. Is it a solution for Canada
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November 29, 2024

Australia is banning social media for those under 16. Is it a solution for Canada

Australia’s new law banning social media for those under 16…

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IN PHOTOS | Get a glimpse of the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral
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November 29, 2024

IN PHOTOS | Get a glimpse of the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral

The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen on Dec. 7,…

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Left a tip? There's a chance the worker you left it for won't get it
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November 29, 2024

Left a tip? There’s a chance the worker you left it for won’t get it

Be it buying a burger and fries or getting your…

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Inmates from North need more help, advocates say, after Nunavut man fatally shot by Winnipeg police
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November 29, 2024

Inmates from North need more help, advocates say, after Nunavut man fatally shot by Winnipeg police

Community members and advocates say better supports and resources are…

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