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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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Canada reaches 'milestone' deal to sell LNG from Ksi Lisims project to Germany
Star

May 27, 2026

Canada reaches ‘milestone’ deal to sell LNG from Ksi Lisims project to Germany

What we know about Canada’s landmark LNG deal with GermanyWe’re…

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U.S. strikes Iran again after Trump denies report of deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Star

May 27, 2026

U.S. strikes Iran again after Trump denies report of deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military carried out new strikes targeting an Iranian…

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Atlantic, Justice

May 27, 2026

Eli Ridder

N.B. residents file claim against ‘sickening’ smell from Covered Bridge chip factory

WOODSTOCK, NEW BRUNSWICK — When Susan Ryan tries to relax…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Film

May 27, 2026

Craig Macrae

How Daniel Roher and Matt Johnson charmed rising British star Leo Woodall

After two back-to-back films with high-profile Toronto directors, British star…

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Sports

May 27, 2026

Unbeaten Rangers roll past Sagueneens 3-2 at Memorial Cup, advance to final

KELOWNA — Jack Pridham and Sam O’Reilly each had a…

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Evacuation order related to overheated chemical tank near Los Angeles is fully lifted
Star

May 27, 2026

Evacuation order related to overheated chemical tank near Los Angeles is fully lifted

Officials say they are lifting evacuation orders for the final…

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What will Mark Carney's role be in the Alberta referendum?
Star

May 26, 2026

What will Mark Carney’s role be in the Alberta referendum?

Not being Justin Trudeau is not a small thing in…

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Question of injured Alphonso Davies's participation in World Cup a cloud over Canada's training camp
Star

May 26, 2026

Question of injured Alphonso Davies’s participation in World Cup a cloud over Canada’s training camp

“Alphonso’s status as captain doesn’t change and doesn’t need to…

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PWHL players' salary release affirms vast disparity between top men's, women's stars
Star

May 26, 2026

PWHL players’ salary release affirms vast disparity between top men’s, women’s stars

Figures show nearly 100 players made less than $50,000 US…

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