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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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Trump directs all federal agencies to stop using AI company Anthropic's technology
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February 27, 2026

Trump directs all federal agencies to stop using AI company Anthropic’s technology

The Trump administration on Friday ordered all U.S. agencies to…

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Pakistan and Afghanistan: How we got here and what might happen next
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February 27, 2026

Pakistan and Afghanistan: How we got here and what might happen next

The Pakistan defence minister’s declaration of “open war” between his…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 27, 2026

Allison Jones

Niagara councillors vote to slow regional chair’s governance consultations

A move by the Niagara regional chair to review municipal…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 27, 2026

Sharif Hassan

Toronto-area drug dealers’ push north leads to ‘tragedy’ in First Nation communities

First Nations leaders and police in northern Ontario say they…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 27, 2026

Seven people charged in Ontario drug trafficking investigation: police

Ontario Provincial Police say seven people are facing multiple charges…

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Sports

February 27, 2026

Canada blanks Italy 4-0 in para hockey tune-up before Paralympics

VARESE — Canada’s para hockey team wrapped up its pre-Paralympic…

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Why putting spit hoods on people is risky — and can be deadly
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February 27, 2026

Why putting spit hoods on people is risky — and can be deadly

On Christmas Eve 2022, Sarafina Dennie was preparing a holiday…

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Even Neve Campbell can't save controversy-laden Scream 7
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February 27, 2026

Even Neve Campbell can’t save controversy-laden Scream 7

Scream 7 may mark the return of scream queen Neve…

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Why you shouldn’t count on SPF for all of your sun protection
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February 27, 2026

Why you shouldn’t count on SPF for all of your sun protection

Sunscreen manufacturers assign an precise SPF number using an imprecise…

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