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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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Poilievre pledges to remove GST from purchase of new homes sold for under $1M
Star

October 28, 2024

Poilievre pledges to remove GST from purchase of new homes sold for under $1M

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pledging to eliminate the GST…

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Parties face different challenges, present different narratives as N.S. election kicks off
Star

October 28, 2024

Parties face different challenges, present different narratives as N.S. election kicks off

Nova Scotia’s three main political parties will make the case…

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CRA launched 'witch hunt' against whistleblowers who exposed millions in bogus refunds, sources say
Star

October 28, 2024

CRA launched ‘witch hunt’ against whistleblowers who exposed millions in bogus refunds, sources say

The Canada Revenue Agency is on a “witch hunt” to…

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Tens of thousands of taxpayer accounts hacked as CRA repeatedly paid out millions in bogus refunds
Star

October 28, 2024

Tens of thousands of taxpayer accounts hacked as CRA repeatedly paid out millions in bogus refunds

At the height of this year’s tax season, the Canada…

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Why is there still no new plan to help Ontarians with disabilities get out of some buildings in an emergency?
Star

October 28, 2024

Why is there still no new plan to help Ontarians with disabilities get out of some buildings in an emergency?

The most recent review of the Ontario government’s progress on…

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They knew the rat infestation was bad when they found one swimming in the toilet
Star

October 28, 2024

They knew the rat infestation was bad when they found one swimming in the toilet

From swimming in toilets to scurrying through backyards, rats are…

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Trump allies make crude, false and racist Harris remarks at NYC rally
Star

October 28, 2024

Trump allies make crude, false and racist Harris remarks at NYC rally

Speakers labelled Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage,” called…

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McDonald's says testing rules out Quarter Pounder patties as source of E. coli outbreak in U.S.
Star

October 27, 2024

McDonald’s says testing rules out Quarter Pounder patties as source of E. coli outbreak in U.S.

Testing has ruled out beef patties as the source of…

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At least 120 killed by Sudanese paramilitary group in multi-day rampage, UN and doctors' group say
Star

October 27, 2024

At least 120 killed by Sudanese paramilitary group in multi-day rampage, UN and doctors’ group say

Fighters from the notorious paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces ran…

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