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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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Kids are getting lost boarding the wrong school bus home. Parents want answers | CBC News
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September 6, 2024

Kids are getting lost boarding the wrong school bus home. Parents want answers | CBC News

CBC News spoke with multiple parents who said their children…

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Girl, 14, charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting classmate on fire at Sask. high school | CBC News
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September 6, 2024

Girl, 14, charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting classmate on fire at Sask. high school | CBC News

The 14-year-old girl accused of seriously injuring a 15-year-old classmate…

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TIFF will play documentary on Russian soldiers after pausing screenings | CBC News
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September 6, 2024

TIFF will play documentary on Russian soldiers after pausing screenings | CBC News

The documentary Russians at War will play at the Toronto…

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From Universal Language to The Apprentice — 7 Canadian films that defined TIFF 2024 | CBC News
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September 6, 2024

From Universal Language to The Apprentice — 7 Canadian films that defined TIFF 2024 | CBC News

After years marked by COVID closures and Hollywood strikes, 2024…

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TIFF suspends screening of film on Russian soldiers after threats | CBC News
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September 6, 2024

TIFF suspends screening of film on Russian soldiers after threats | CBC News

The Toronto International Film Festival has announced it will pause…

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Facebook owner Meta bans Russian state media outlets over 'foreign interference activity' | CBC News
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September 6, 2024

Facebook owner Meta bans Russian state media outlets over ‘foreign interference activity’ | CBC News

Facebook owner Meta said on Monday it was banning RT, Rossiya Segodnya…

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Major Russian disinfo site featuring anti-Trudeau articles prompts calls for new focus at public inquiry | CBC News
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September 6, 2024

Major Russian disinfo site featuring anti-Trudeau articles prompts calls for new focus at public inquiry | CBC News

A website at the heart of an international Russian disinformation…

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Meet the right-wing Canadian influencers accused of collaborating with an alleged Russian propaganda scheme | CBC News
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September 6, 2024

Meet the right-wing Canadian influencers accused of collaborating with an alleged Russian propaganda scheme | CBC News

The social media accounts of two of Canada’s most vocal…

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Trump pleads not guilty to revised federal indictment in 2020 election case | CBC News
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September 5, 2024

Trump pleads not guilty to revised federal indictment in 2020 election case | CBC News

Lawyers for Donald Trump entered a not guilty plea on…

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