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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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Ryan Wedding's alleged money man who bought $13M Mercedes denied bail
Star

February 20, 2026

Ryan Wedding’s alleged money man who bought $13M Mercedes denied bail

Rolan Sokolovski, described by U.S. authorities as a chief money…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

February 20, 2026

Elderly woman dies after house fire in Newmarket, Ont.: police

NEWMARKET, ONT. — Police north of Toronto say an elderly…

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MP Matt Jeneroux’s floor crossing, explained
Star

February 20, 2026

MP Matt Jeneroux’s floor crossing, explained

Months after announcing he was leaving politics, Alberta Conservative MP…

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Alysa Liu quit skating. Her carefree comeback won her Olympic gold
Star

February 20, 2026

Alysa Liu quit skating. Her carefree comeback won her Olympic gold

Alysa Liu probably cared the least of all the women…

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Atlantic, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 20, 2026

Ontario man facing trafficking charge in N.S. for allegedly coercing foreign worker

CHURCH POINT — Nova Scotia RCMP say an Ontario man…

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Stronach's lawyer accuses complainant of lying about memory lapses in sex assault trial
Star

February 20, 2026

Stronach’s lawyer accuses complainant of lying about memory lapses in sex assault trial

The lawyer for Frank Stronach accused one of the complainants…

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Ex-worker describes ‘war zone’ at Canadian mining site in Mexico before kidnapping of 10 employees
Star

February 20, 2026

Ex-worker describes ‘war zone’ at Canadian mining site in Mexico before kidnapping of 10 employees

The on-site management of a Canadian mining company in Mexico…

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Montreal is mentioned in the Epstein files hundreds of times. Here’s what we know
Star

February 20, 2026

Montreal is mentioned in the Epstein files hundreds of times. Here’s what we know

Located just a short flight away from one of his…

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Family of First Nation man killed in police shooting learned of SIU ruling online
Star

February 20, 2026

Family of First Nation man killed in police shooting learned of SIU ruling online

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) says the way Ontario’s Special Investigations…

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