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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 Post strike: What you need to know about your mail
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November 12, 2024

Canada Post strike: What you need to know about your mail

Canada Post has stopped delivering mail across the country as…

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'Christmas creep' is here as the retail season starts early. But is it about consumerism or comfort?
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November 12, 2024

‘Christmas creep’ is here as the retail season starts early. But is it about consumerism or comfort?

If it seems like the Christmas shopping season starts earlier…

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COP29 agrees on $300B-a-year deal for developing countries to curb, adapt to climate change
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November 11, 2024

COP29 agrees on $300B-a-year deal for developing countries to curb, adapt to climate change

Countries at the COP29 climate change conference agreed on a…

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COP climate talks aren't working and need an overhaul, climate leaders say in letter
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November 11, 2024

COP climate talks aren’t working and need an overhaul, climate leaders say in letter

A group of former leaders and climate experts say the…

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UN climate talks haven't improved Earth's climate prognosis in 3 years
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November 11, 2024

UN climate talks haven’t improved Earth’s climate prognosis in 3 years

For the third straight year, efforts to fight climate change…

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TikTok tells users app service is 'back in the U.S.' after brief shutdown over ban
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November 7, 2024

TikTok tells users app service is ‘back in the U.S.’ after brief shutdown over ban

TikTok said on Sunday it was restoring its service in…

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Trump will 'most likely' give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from ban scheduled Sunday
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November 7, 2024

Trump will ‘most likely’ give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from ban scheduled Sunday

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said he would “most…

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What TikTok could look like for users in the U.S. — and around the world — if it goes dark
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November 7, 2024

What TikTok could look like for users in the U.S. — and around the world — if it goes dark

With just days to go until the U.S. Supreme Court…

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Why do U.S. lawmakers want to ban TikTok? What to know ahead of today's U.S. Supreme Court hearing
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November 7, 2024

Why do U.S. lawmakers want to ban TikTok? What to know ahead of today’s U.S. Supreme Court hearing

The company that owns TikTok goes to the U.S. Supreme…

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