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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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Jury finds man guilty of 5 counts of 2nd-degree murder in Winnipeg drug house shootings
Star

March 5, 2026

Jury finds man guilty of 5 counts of 2nd-degree murder in Winnipeg drug house shootings

A jury has found a man accused of fatally shooting…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 5, 2026

Allison Jones

Niagara regional chair backs away from proposal to explore amalgamations

Niagara’s regional chair has backed away from a proposal that…

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Education, Ontario/Quebec

March 5, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario takes control of eighth school board, citing mismanagement

TORONTO — Ontario’s education minister placed an eighth school board…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 5, 2026

Man, 20, charged after allegedly threatening Ontario Premier Doug Ford

A 20-year-old man from a central Ontario community has been…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 5, 2026

One dead, shelter-in-place order issued in Atikokan, Ont., as OPP search for suspects

Ontario Provincial Police say a shelter-in-place order remains in effect…

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What can Canada learn from Mexico about Chinese EVs?
Star

March 5, 2026

What can Canada learn from Mexico about Chinese EVs?

Beginning this week, Chinese electric vehicle makers can apply to…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 5, 2026

Hamilton man charged with first-degree murder in 2023 fatal shooting: police

HAMILTON — Hamilton police say a man has been charged…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

March 5, 2026

Sammy Hudes

Greater Toronto home sales fall in February as buyers, sellers both sidelined: board

TORONTO — Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell…

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Sports

March 5, 2026

Neil Davidson

Toronto FC bolsters defence by signing Chilean international Benjamin Kuscevic

TORONTO — One day after introducing star striker Josh Sargent,…

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