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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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'Shaken to our core': Jewish community urges action against antisemitism after GTA synagogue shootings
Star

March 8, 2026

‘Shaken to our core’: Jewish community urges action against antisemitism after GTA synagogue shootings

Jewish community members are calling on the Canadian government and…

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Alberta and the U.S. have been arguing over electricity — but a ‘win-win’ may be in sight
Star

March 8, 2026

Alberta and the U.S. have been arguing over electricity — but a ‘win-win’ may be in sight

After months of complaints from Montana politicians and scrutiny from…

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Canadian company seeks to stand out with domestically-made generic Ozempic
Star

March 8, 2026

Canadian company seeks to stand out with domestically-made generic Ozempic

As geopolitical uncertainties persist, the possibility of a Canadian-made version…

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Sports

March 8, 2026

Joshua Clipperton

Ageless winger Corey Perry eager to continue Stanley Cup chase with Lightning

TORONTO — Corey Perry arrived bleary eyed to Scotiabank Arena…

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At 25, Wikipedia doubles down on its 'human-created, human-vetted' philosophy
Star

March 8, 2026

At 25, Wikipedia doubles down on its ‘human-created, human-vetted’ philosophy

It’s been 25 years since Wikipedia first launched, but what…

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U.S. customs searched a record number of electronic devices last year
Star

March 8, 2026

U.S. customs searched a record number of electronic devices last year

United States customs officers conducted a record number of searches…

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Keeping up the royal appearances amid the Andrew scandal
Star

March 8, 2026

Keeping up the royal appearances amid the Andrew scandal

Even though senior members of the Royal Family haven’t been…

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SpaceX wants to launch a million satellites. Here's how that could impact the atmosphere and the night sky
Star

March 8, 2026

SpaceX wants to launch a million satellites. Here’s how that could impact the atmosphere and the night sky

Scientists are deeply concerned about SpaceX’s recent proposal to launch…

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Millions of Americans can now claim Canadian citizenship by descent. But they have to prove it
Star

March 8, 2026

Millions of Americans can now claim Canadian citizenship by descent. But they have to prove it

Amid rising tensions in the United States and increased global…

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