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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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Fact check: Does this video show Tehran or L.A. fires?
Star

March 9, 2026

Fact check: Does this video show Tehran or L.A. fires?

CBC’s fact check team geolocated this video to Tehran, but…

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2 men accused of bringing explosives to weekend protest in New York inspired by ISIS: court complaint
Star

March 9, 2026

2 men accused of bringing explosives to weekend protest in New York inspired by ISIS: court complaint

Two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec

March 9, 2026

Sharif Hassan

Ontario hospital tries virtual waiting room to address wait times, overcrowding in ER

When Dr. Stephen Smith visited Disney World a few years…

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Not just oil: Fertilizer prices spike amid Iran war, worrying Canadian farmers
Star

March 9, 2026

Not just oil: Fertilizer prices spike amid Iran war, worrying Canadian farmers

A prolonged global supply disruption could send food prices higher…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 9, 2026

One of two suspects in Vaughan, Ont., murder arrested: police

Police say one of the suspects in a fatal January…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 9, 2026

Two-year-old child dies after vehicle incident on rural Ontario property: police

Ontario Provincial Police say a two-year-old child is dead after…

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Mother of Tumbler Ridge shooter sought help for mental health concerns, family and neighbours say
Star

March 9, 2026

Mother of Tumbler Ridge shooter sought help for mental health concerns, family and neighbours say

The B.C. NDP has promised a mental health counsellor in…

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Sports

March 9, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Ryan Nembhard learning from legendary Jason Kidd in rookie season with Mavericks

TORONTO — Ryan Nembhard’s had many great influences in his…

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Canadian military personnel identified on white supremacist dating site
Star

March 9, 2026

Canadian military personnel identified on white supremacist dating site

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces are among the profiles…

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