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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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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

March 10, 2026

Jordan Omstead and Rianna Lim

Police search for two suspects after U.S. consulate in Toronto hit by gunfire

TORONTO — The shooting at the United States consulate in…

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Business, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Transport

March 10, 2026

Liam Casey and Allison Jones

Ontario to take control of Toronto’s stake in city airport lands: Ford

TORONTO — The province will take control of Toronto’s stake…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 10, 2026

SIU investigating after man shot dead by OPP officers near Kenora, Ont.

The province’s police watchdog says it’s investigating after a man…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec

March 10, 2026

Toronto Public Health confirms Ontario’s first cases of another mpox variant

TORONTO — Public health officials in Toronto say two travel-related…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

March 10, 2026

Jordan Omstead

Looming Ontario storm raises risks of flood and widespread power outages

TORONTO — The risk of flooding and widespread power outages…

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IN PHOTOS | First Nations leaders unveil items repatriated from Vatican
Star

March 10, 2026

IN PHOTOS | First Nations leaders unveil items repatriated from Vatican

First Nations leaders unveiled five items repatriated to their communities…

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Environment, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 10, 2026

Ontario to consolidate 36 conservation authorities into nine

TORONTO — Ontario will consolidate its 36 conservation authorities into…

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Business, Economy, Environment, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 10, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario to table budget March 26, with eye to productivity, competitiveness: minister

TORONTO — Ontario’s provincial budget will be tabled on March…

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Business, Economy, Finance, Labour

March 10, 2026

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan earned a net return of 7.7 per cent for 2025

TORONTO — The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan earned a…

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