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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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Turkey strikes targets in Iraq, Syria, hours after deadly attack on state-run defence company | CBC News
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October 23, 2024

Turkey strikes targets in Iraq, Syria, hours after deadly attack on state-run defence company | CBC News

Turkey’s air force struck Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and…

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'All we could see was the soles of her feet': Woman stuck for 7 hours after dropping phone in crevice | CBC News
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October 23, 2024

‘All we could see was the soles of her feet’: Woman stuck for 7 hours after dropping phone in crevice | CBC News

An Australian woman was rescued earlier this month after getting…

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This Halifax woman needed a donor, and her donors needed a doctor — now they have one | CBC News
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October 23, 2024

This Halifax woman needed a donor, and her donors needed a doctor — now they have one | CBC News

A Halifax doctor has stepped up to help a local…

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Police release new details on workplace death of 19-year-old at Halifax Walmart | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

Police release new details on workplace death of 19-year-old at Halifax Walmart | CBC News

Store remains closed for the fourth consecutive day after the…

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U.S. ramps up Israel-Hamas ceasefire efforts with Blinken visit as all sides dig in | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

U.S. ramps up Israel-Hamas ceasefire efforts with Blinken visit as all sides dig in | CBC News

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on…

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Ontario passes bill that allows major Toronto bike lanes to be ripped out
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October 22, 2024

Ontario passes bill that allows major Toronto bike lanes to be ripped out

The Ontario government has officially passed Bill 212 — a controversial…

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Injured cyclists can't sue province under amendment to new Ontario bike lane bill, NDP says
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October 22, 2024

Injured cyclists can’t sue province under amendment to new Ontario bike lane bill, NDP says

Opposition MPPs slammed amendments to the Ford government’s controversial bike…

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Do bike lanes really cause more traffic congestion? Here's what the research says | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

Do bike lanes really cause more traffic congestion? Here’s what the research says | CBC News

The subject of bike lanes can be a contentious one,…

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ANALYSIS | The tide goes out for New Brunswick's Blaine Higgs, anti-politician | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

ANALYSIS | The tide goes out for New Brunswick’s Blaine Higgs, anti-politician | CBC News

Blaine Higgs defined himself as an anti-politician willing to depart…

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