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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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Human Interest, Sports

March 3, 2026

Gemma Karstens-Smith

Preparations continue in Toronto, Vancouver with FIFA World Cup 100 days away

VANCOUVER — Signs of the FIFA World Cup are slowly…

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What to know about flights to and from the Middle East as war erupts in Iran
Star

March 3, 2026

What to know about flights to and from the Middle East as war erupts in Iran

Air travel in the Middle East appears to be resuming…

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Calgary boy, 8, endured 'torture,' court hears at father's child abuse sentencing hearing
Star

March 3, 2026

Calgary boy, 8, endured ‘torture,’ court hears at father’s child abuse sentencing hearing

A case of horrific child abuse was in a Calgary…

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Did Carney go too far in offering 'support' for U.S. strikes against Iran?
Star

March 2, 2026

Did Carney go too far in offering ‘support’ for U.S. strikes against Iran?

Every prime minister is called upon, at one time or…

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Iran has been cut off by internet blackouts. Those leaving the country give glimpse of the reality on ground
Star

March 2, 2026

Iran has been cut off by internet blackouts. Those leaving the country give glimpse of the reality on ground

For the past two days, CBC News has been speaking…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

March 2, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Final complainant tells Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial she saw ‘no way out’

TORONTO — When she heard the sound of her pantyhose…

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How will the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports work, and what will it achieve?
Star

March 2, 2026

How will the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports work, and what will it achieve?

The U.S. military has initiated a blockade across the Gulf…

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U.S. says port blockade will start Monday after Iran peace talks stumble, jeopardizing fragile ceasefire
Star

March 2, 2026

U.S. says port blockade will start Monday after Iran peace talks stumble, jeopardizing fragile ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. navy would…

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As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump
Star

March 2, 2026

As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump

For Kuljeet Singh, a ride-hail driver in Vancouver, every stop…

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