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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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High-speed rail line with 300 km/h trains will run between Toronto and Quebec City, Trudeau announces
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November 7, 2024

High-speed rail line with 300 km/h trains will run between Toronto and Quebec City, Trudeau announces

The Liberal government launched a six-year $3.9 billion design and…

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Canada, U.S. discussing potential tariff exemptions after White House prompts trade chaos
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November 1, 2024

Canada, U.S. discussing potential tariff exemptions after White House prompts trade chaos

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his U.S. counterpart spoke by…

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Trump defends his trade war. But an ally hints at de-escalation
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November 1, 2024

Trump defends his trade war. But an ally hints at de-escalation

On the day he launched a trade war, U.S. President…

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'We have to straighten out the press': Trump's plan to sue media critics into submission
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November 1, 2024

‘We have to straighten out the press’: Trump’s plan to sue media critics into submission

Lock up political critics? Donald Trump is open to it….

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Trump has ideas for installing his controversial cabinet picks. He didn't use them on Matt Gaetz
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November 1, 2024

Trump has ideas for installing his controversial cabinet picks. He didn’t use them on Matt Gaetz

Donald Trump and his allies have signalled their willingness to…

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Trump names his tariff man. Here's what he's said and what it means for Canada
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November 1, 2024

Trump names his tariff man. Here’s what he’s said and what it means for Canada

This item is part of Watching Washington, a regular dispatch…

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Trump drops a cabinet-level clusterbomb with Gaetz, Gabbard as latest picks
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November 1, 2024

Trump drops a cabinet-level clusterbomb with Gaetz, Gabbard as latest picks

The gasps echoing across Washington on Wednesday proved that Donald Trump…

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'Hired and paid' hit men killed Ripudaman Singh Malik outside his B.C., business: court document
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November 1, 2024

‘Hired and paid’ hit men killed Ripudaman Singh Malik outside his B.C., business: court document

The details of the killing are outlined in an agreed…

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Another strike at B.C.'s ports could be on the horizon
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November 1, 2024

Another strike at B.C.’s ports could be on the horizon

The union representing foremen at British Columbia ports has issued…

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