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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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Ottawa has done nothing to actually seize millions from Russian oligarch
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April 11, 2024

Ottawa has done nothing to actually seize millions from Russian oligarch

Two years after Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly declared she…

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Russia fires nearly 300 drones and missiles in attack on Ukraine energy sector, Kyiv says
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April 11, 2024

Russia fires nearly 300 drones and missiles in attack on Ukraine energy sector, Kyiv says

Russia launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine on Friday,…

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Ukrainian soldiers have been ordered to keep holding Kursk — as Russia races to take it back
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April 11, 2024

Ukrainian soldiers have been ordered to keep holding Kursk — as Russia races to take it back

Russian defence officials say its military has retaken three villages in the…

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The ruble is down, the price of potatoes is up. But is Russia's economy really in trouble?
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April 11, 2024

The ruble is down, the price of potatoes is up. But is Russia’s economy really in trouble?

The lead story on the front page of Tuesday’s edition…

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Putin says Russia fired 'hypersonic ballistic missile' at Ukraine in response to use of U.S., British weapons
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April 11, 2024

Putin says Russia fired ‘hypersonic ballistic missile’ at Ukraine in response to use of U.S., British weapons

Russia President Vladimir Putin says Moscow fired a new medium-range…

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Ukraine can fire U.S. missiles into Russia. The Kremlin changes its nuke policy. Is this what everyone feared?
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April 11, 2024

Ukraine can fire U.S. missiles into Russia. The Kremlin changes its nuke policy. Is this what everyone feared?

On Tuesday, just hours after Ukraine appeared to have fired U.S.-made ballistic…

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This Canadian was wounded fighting for Ukraine. Here's his survival story | CBC News
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April 11, 2024

This Canadian was wounded fighting for Ukraine. Here’s his survival story | CBC News

The group of battle-hardened soldiers fighting for Ukraine had only…

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In wartime Ukraine, wary Kherson residents watch the skies for drones | CBC News
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April 11, 2024

In wartime Ukraine, wary Kherson residents watch the skies for drones | CBC News

Olga Chernyshova’s family runs a grocery store in the port…

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There are cellphone bans in schools around the world. Do any of them work? | CBC News
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March 28, 2024

There are cellphone bans in schools around the world. Do any of them work? | CBC News

From magnetic locking pouches and blocked Wi-Fi access to outright bans and legislation,…

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