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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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Curling's only scandal: How 'Broomgate' changed the game forever
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October 24, 2024

Curling’s only scandal: How ‘Broomgate’ changed the game forever

Curling is a sport marked more by its politeness than…

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Body of woman, 19, at Halifax Walmart was discovered by her mother
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October 24, 2024

Body of woman, 19, at Halifax Walmart was discovered by her mother

A Sikh organization has identified the 19-year-old woman who died…

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New immigration plan aims to stabilize population growth, housing market: minister
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October 24, 2024

New immigration plan aims to stabilize population growth, housing market: minister

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the government’s new immigration levels…

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A defiant Trudeau says he's staying on as leader after caucus revolt
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October 24, 2024

A defiant Trudeau says he’s staying on as leader after caucus revolt

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he’s staying on as…

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This group sends Canadians to help the Israeli army. Some say that's illegal
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October 24, 2024

This group sends Canadians to help the Israeli army. Some say that’s illegal

An organization that sends volunteers from Canada — and other…

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The future of abortion is at stake in the U.S. election — and the fight is on in Arizona and Florida
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October 24, 2024

The future of abortion is at stake in the U.S. election — and the fight is on in Arizona and Florida

CBC News travelled to Arizona and Florida, speaking to voters,…

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Scientist scans her own brain 75 times to study the effects of birth control pills | CBC Radio
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October 23, 2024

Scientist scans her own brain 75 times to study the effects of birth control pills | CBC Radio

Carina Heller has found a creative way to donate her…

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Work to prepare for Prairie Green landfill search has started, province says | CBC News
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October 23, 2024

Work to prepare for Prairie Green landfill search has started, province says | CBC News

The province says it’s made significant progress toward the search…

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Holt says she'll change gender-identity policy for schools, stop move to dissolve DEC | CBC News
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October 23, 2024

Holt says she’ll change gender-identity policy for schools, stop move to dissolve DEC | CBC News

Premier-designate Susan Holt says she will adopt the gender-identity school…

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