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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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IDF says it dug up Canadian soldiers' graves to destroy Gaza tunnel
Star

February 18, 2026

IDF says it dug up Canadian soldiers’ graves to destroy Gaza tunnel

The Israel Defence Forces have given CBC News an official…

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What did we learn from Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model?
Star

February 18, 2026

What did we learn from Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model?

Did the Netflix docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top…

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Canada should do more to screen visitors from China: former CSIS analyst
Star

February 18, 2026

Canada should do more to screen visitors from China: former CSIS analyst

A new report outlines how several countries are engaging in…

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Automotive, Business, Manufacturing

February 18, 2026

GM to spend $63 million on Oshawa, Ont. plant

OSHAWA — General Motors says it will spend $63 million…

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Heart, work and desperation: What an underdog Canadian team needs to do to win Olympic gold
Star

February 18, 2026

Heart, work and desperation: What an underdog Canadian team needs to do to win Olympic gold

It hasn’t been a perfect Olympic tournament for Canada. At…

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Frustrated families demand changes to Manitoba’s adult abuse registry
Star

February 18, 2026

Frustrated families demand changes to Manitoba’s adult abuse registry

Families are demanding change to Manitoba’s adult abuse registry, saying…

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A sex offender receives gender surgery. A court will decide if she should be transferred to a women’s prison
Star

February 18, 2026

A sex offender receives gender surgery. A court will decide if she should be transferred to a women’s prison

A transgender woman incarcerated as a dangerous offender for sex…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 17, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Second complainant testifies Frank Stronach groped her in downtown Toronto condo

TORONTO — At dinner, Frank Stronach had felt like a…

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Education, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 17, 2026

Liam Casey

Doug Ford defends decision to cut post-secondary student grants

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government’s decision…

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