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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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Why Kate Barr is campaigning in North Carolina as a 'fake Republican'
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February 22, 2026

Why Kate Barr is campaigning in North Carolina as a ‘fake Republican’

Kate Barr, a progressive, is attempting to become the Republican…

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Survivor changed reality TV. Now it’s celebrating its 50th season
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February 22, 2026

Survivor changed reality TV. Now it’s celebrating its 50th season

Survivor airs its 50th season Feb. 25, marking 25 years…

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Living in rural Sask., I thought of myself as white with brown skin. A nationwide tragedy shook me awake
Star

February 22, 2026

Living in rural Sask., I thought of myself as white with brown skin. A nationwide tragedy shook me awake

Although Miguel Fenrich has a Sudanese father, he didn’t know…

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This Brampton landlord 'can't sleep at night' after he says his tenant stopped paying rent and won't leave
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February 22, 2026

This Brampton landlord ‘can’t sleep at night’ after he says his tenant stopped paying rent and won’t leave

A tenant who told a past landlord she made $120,000…

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Closing ceremony lights up historic Arena di Verona to mark end of 17-day Olympic Games
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February 22, 2026

Closing ceremony lights up historic Arena di Verona to mark end of 17-day Olympic Games

We’re getting to the end now with some official protocol….

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Sidney Crosby skates at practice, will be game-time decision for Olympic gold-medal final
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February 21, 2026

Sidney Crosby skates at practice, will be game-time decision for Olympic gold-medal final

Sidney Crosby took part in Canada’s practice Saturday and remains…

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As Iranian Canadians mark 40 days of mourning, fate of some loved ones still unknown
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February 21, 2026

As Iranian Canadians mark 40 days of mourning, fate of some loved ones still unknown

Many Canadians are enduring long waits to learn the fate…

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India is going all-in on AI data centres. The environmental costs will have to wait
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February 21, 2026

India is going all-in on AI data centres. The environmental costs will have to wait

India’s current data centre hubs, which are set to expand…

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Fears Ontario's student aid program will bring huge debt, put higher education out of reach
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February 21, 2026

Fears Ontario’s student aid program will bring huge debt, put higher education out of reach

Ontario’s changes to its post-secondary financial aid model have raised…

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