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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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Japanese documents reveal 21 horses died after export from Canada | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Japanese documents reveal 21 horses died after export from Canada | CBC News

Newly released access to information documents from the Japanese government…

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ANALYSIS | How Russia uses race and migration to divide the West | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

ANALYSIS | How Russia uses race and migration to divide the West | CBC News

It makes sense for Russian propaganda to boost Russia or…

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Fed up with Trump, some Republicans say they'll vote for Harris. Others say that's a step too far | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Fed up with Trump, some Republicans say they’ll vote for Harris. Others say that’s a step too far | CBC News

There appears to be a shift happening among some U.S….

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September 13, 2024

Climb, fall, learn, repeat — in defence of monkey bars | CBC News

A new report from a team of anthropologists argues that…

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Acclaimed Montreal circus troupe suffers millions in losses after massive water main break | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Acclaimed Montreal circus troupe suffers millions in losses after massive water main break | CBC News

A Montreal-based circus company, Cirque Éloize, lost millions of dollars…

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Deadline looms for Air Canada and its pilots to reach a deal | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

Deadline looms for Air Canada and its pilots to reach a deal | CBC News

The countdown is on for Air Canada and its pilots…

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Air Canada says it hasn't cancelled flights today over pilot talks, but some operations affected | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

Air Canada says it hasn’t cancelled flights today over pilot talks, but some operations affected | CBC News

Air Canada says some operations will start to be affected…

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Springfield, subject of baseless pet-eating claim spread by Trump at debate, receives bomb threats | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

Springfield, subject of baseless pet-eating claim spread by Trump at debate, receives bomb threats | CBC News

The city of Springfield in Ohio announced its city hall…

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Singh won't say if NDP climate plan will include consumer carbon tax | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

Singh won’t say if NDP climate plan will include consumer carbon tax | CBC News

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh won’t say whether he would keep…

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