Articles

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.

Read More »
Vancouver Island is shaping into a Conservative-NDP battleground in the next federal election | CBC News
Star

September 14, 2024

Vancouver Island is shaping into a Conservative-NDP battleground in the next federal election | CBC News

When the next federal election rolls around, five of the…

Read More >

FIRST PERSON | For a lot of people, being trans is a journey. For me, it's reached a specific end | CBC News
Star

September 14, 2024

FIRST PERSON | For a lot of people, being trans is a journey. For me, it’s reached a specific end | CBC News

Noah Yang’s identity as a transgender man is now a…

Read More >

Canada tried to copy New Zealand's gun buyback program — what went wrong? | CBC News
Star

September 14, 2024

Canada tried to copy New Zealand’s gun buyback program — what went wrong? | CBC News

The Canadian government sought to follow New Zealand’s lead in…

Read More >

How redefining 'normal' iron levels could help women's health | CBC News
Star

September 14, 2024

How redefining ‘normal’ iron levels could help women’s health | CBC News

Doctors call iron deficiency a largely hidden problem that often…

Read More >

This boy was killed crossing a highway. His family wants Quebec's school bus rules to change | CBC News
Star

September 14, 2024

This boy was killed crossing a highway. His family wants Quebec’s school bus rules to change | CBC News

Quebecer Nathan Macameau was hit by a car moments after…

Read More >

Don't be surprised by the B.C. NDP consumer carbon tax step back | CBC News
Star

September 14, 2024

Don’t be surprised by the B.C. NDP consumer carbon tax step back | CBC News

In 2008, as the then-B.C. Liberal government was poised to…

Read More >

Court of appeal rejects Jacob Hoggard's bail request | CBC News
Star

September 13, 2024

Court of appeal rejects Jacob Hoggard’s bail request | CBC News

The Court of Appeal for Ontario has denied a bail…

Read More >

Terror suspect who entered Canada on student visa to await U.S. evidence in prison | CBC News
Star

September 13, 2024

Terror suspect who entered Canada on student visa to await U.S. evidence in prison | CBC News

A Pakistani national accused of planning a terror attack against…

Read More >

Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving | CBC News
Star

September 13, 2024

Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving | CBC News

Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty to impaired driving Friday, resolving the…

Read More >