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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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What displacement looks like for Palestinians in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war continues
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October 31, 2024

What displacement looks like for Palestinians in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war continues

Displacement has affected the majority of Palestinians in Gaza living…

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John Little, whose paintings showed the raw side of Montreal, dies at 96
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October 31, 2024

John Little, whose paintings showed the raw side of Montreal, dies at 96

In interviews, two of John Little’s close friends described him…

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Métis National Council delays presidential vote again after B.C. member walks out
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October 31, 2024

Métis National Council delays presidential vote again after B.C. member walks out

The fractured Métis National Council delayed its presidential election for…

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RCMP say they have busted 'the largest, most sophisticated drug superlab in Canada'
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October 31, 2024

RCMP say they have busted ‘the largest, most sophisticated drug superlab in Canada’

Police say a ‘record number’ of drugs, chemicals and firearms…

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Nearly 400 women have now levelled assault allegations against Mohamed Al-Fayed
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October 31, 2024

Nearly 400 women have now levelled assault allegations against Mohamed Al-Fayed

More than 400 people have come forward to the Justice…

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Toronto DNA lab trashed some prenatal paternity samples without testing them, ex-employee alleges
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October 31, 2024

Toronto DNA lab trashed some prenatal paternity samples without testing them, ex-employee alleges

A former employee of a Toronto DNA laboratory says he…

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Sask. man walks kilometre to highway after taking shotgun blast in rural robbery
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October 31, 2024

Sask. man walks kilometre to highway after taking shotgun blast in rural robbery

Josh Peterson says his 66-year-old dad survived a shotgun blast…

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How will North Korea's 'wild card' troops perform in a modern conflict? The world could soon find out
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October 31, 2024

How will North Korea’s ‘wild card’ troops perform in a modern conflict? The world could soon find out

The world could soon see how North Korea’s soldiers perform…

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Judge approves class-action lawsuit for Alberta business owners hurt by pandemic restrictions
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October 31, 2024

Judge approves class-action lawsuit for Alberta business owners hurt by pandemic restrictions

A Calgary judge has certified a class action lawsuit for…

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