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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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‘This was totally preventable’: Proposed rules aim to stop CRA from paying out more bogus refunds
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November 29, 2024

‘This was totally preventable’: Proposed rules aim to stop CRA from paying out more bogus refunds

When the federal government tabled its 2025 budget last month,…

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Night train renaissance: For a greener trip, Europe's rolling back to the past
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November 29, 2024

Night train renaissance: For a greener trip, Europe’s rolling back to the past

In a time of growing climate anxiety, some operators are…

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Air Canada rolling out facial recognition technology at Vancouver airport
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November 29, 2024

Air Canada rolling out facial recognition technology at Vancouver airport

Starting Tuesday, customers who board most domestic Air Canada flights…

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Rogers clients complain of customer service nightmare, spending hours on hold to resolve simple issues
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November 29, 2024

Rogers clients complain of customer service nightmare, spending hours on hold to resolve simple issues

When Anil Sedha decided to cancel his Rogers business internet…

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Rogers customers disputing price hikes report unequal treatment
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November 29, 2024

Rogers customers disputing price hikes report unequal treatment

Sharon Vincent says it’s “disgusting” that Rogers Communications gave some…

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Rogers CEO in hotseat as MPs grill him over contracts customers call unfair and misleading
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November 29, 2024

Rogers CEO in hotseat as MPs grill him over contracts customers call unfair and misleading

The CEO of Rogers Communications was in the hot seat…

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Rogers CEO summoned to Ottawa after avoiding questions about price increases in contracts
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November 29, 2024

Rogers CEO summoned to Ottawa after avoiding questions about price increases in contracts

The CEO of Rogers Communications has been summoned to testify…

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Alberta taking Ottawa to court over updated federal impact assessment law
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November 28, 2024

Alberta taking Ottawa to court over updated federal impact assessment law

Alberta is taking Ottawa to court, saying the federal government…

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A 12-year-old Colorado girl is on a mission to bring back snow days
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November 28, 2024

A 12-year-old Colorado girl is on a mission to bring back snow days

Emily Beckman believes snow days are “the greatest invention ever…

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