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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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Alberta government asks Ottawa to reimburse province for Jasper wildfire recovery costs | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Alberta government asks Ottawa to reimburse province for Jasper wildfire recovery costs | CBC News

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October 7, 2024

Antitrust case against Amazon to move forward in the U.S. | CBC News

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October 7, 2024

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Frank Stronach's sex assault case put over until Nov. 4, set to move to Toronto | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Frank Stronach’s sex assault case put over until Nov. 4, set to move to Toronto | CBC News

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October 7, 2024

Milton hurtles toward already-battered Florida as a Category 5 Hurricane | CBC News

Milton rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane, the strongest…

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October 7, 2024

Marburg vaccine study begins in Rwanda | CBC News

Rwandan health authorities will begin a vaccine study against the…

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Man accused of plotting NYC Oct. 7 attack made refugee claim in Canada: immigration consultant | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Man accused of plotting NYC Oct. 7 attack made refugee claim in Canada: immigration consultant | CBC News

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South Korean woman sues government over abduction, adoption of child to U.S. | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

South Korean woman sues government over abduction, adoption of child to U.S. | CBC News

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India offers support to cash-strapped Maldives in bid to repair strained ties | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

India offers support to cash-strapped Maldives in bid to repair strained ties | CBC News

India stepped up its development assistance to the Maldives after…

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