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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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Michael Bublé announced as Junos 2025 host
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November 22, 2024

Michael Bublé announced as Junos 2025 host

Canadian crooner Michael Bublé has been announced as the host…

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Illegal magic mushroom chain FunGuyz closes all 30 Canadian locations
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November 22, 2024

Illegal magic mushroom chain FunGuyz closes all 30 Canadian locations

FunGuyz has closed all of its locations across Canada after…

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs to remain in jail as judge considers $50M US bail bid
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November 22, 2024

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to remain in jail as judge considers $50M US bail bid

Sean “Diddy” Combs returned to court on Friday for a…

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Kids are getting ruder, teachers say. And new research backs that up
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November 22, 2024

Kids are getting ruder, teachers say. And new research backs that up

Some teachers say kids are just plain ruder these days,…

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Indian billionaire Adani, 3 former executives of Canadian pension fund charged in fraud scheme
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November 22, 2024

Indian billionaire Adani, 3 former executives of Canadian pension fund charged in fraud scheme

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, one of Asia’s richest men, may…

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Heavy snowfall expected through weekend across Alberta
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November 22, 2024

Heavy snowfall expected through weekend across Alberta

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued snowfall warnings throughout southern…

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'We got completely played for suckers,' MP says of recent takeovers in Canadian forestry
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November 22, 2024

‘We got completely played for suckers,’ MP says of recent takeovers in Canadian forestry

Opposition MPs are aghast that after buying up two major…

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Young people get health advice from social media. But can they tell good information from bad?
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November 22, 2024

Young people get health advice from social media. But can they tell good information from bad?

Most young people turn to social media with their questions,…

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Yukon looks to avoid municipal byelection in Dawson City, where councillors refuse to swear oath to King
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November 22, 2024

Yukon looks to avoid municipal byelection in Dawson City, where councillors refuse to swear oath to King

A spokesperson for the Yukon Government says the territory does…

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