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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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Committee studying lawful access bill urged to protect encryption, balance privacy with police needs
Star

May 26, 2026

Committee studying lawful access bill urged to protect encryption, balance privacy with police needs

Detractors — and defenders — of a Liberal government bill…

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Sports

May 26, 2026

Reid leads unbeaten Rangers in 6-2 win over Silvertips at Memorial Cup

KELOWNA — Jack Pridham scored twice, Cameron Reid had a…

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Jazz great Sonny Rollins dead at 95
Star

May 26, 2026

Jazz great Sonny Rollins dead at 95

Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold,…

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#TheMoment a family of foxes moved in under the porch
Star

May 26, 2026

#TheMoment a family of foxes moved in under the porch

Ashley Charriere tells The National about the moment a family…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 25, 2026

$25,000 reward offered as search for missing Toronto teen continues

TORONTO — A $25,000 reward is being offered for information…

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Fact check: Ads on Trump’s Truth Social link to Carney deepfake
Star

May 25, 2026

Fact check: Ads on Trump’s Truth Social link to Carney deepfake

CBC’s Fact Check team found ads on Truth Social linking…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 25, 2026

Liam Casey

Former federal cabinet member Navdeep Bains enters Ontario Liberal leadership race

TORONTO — Former federal cabinet member Navdeep Bains has entered…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 25, 2026

Allison Jones

Ford government reverses plan to fight FOI disclosure of blue licence plate documents

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is reversing its…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 25, 2026

Liam Casey

Ontario to name high-risk offenders on new website launching next year

TORONTO — Ontario Provincial Police are set to launch a…

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