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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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Victim. Survivor. Icon. Gisèle Pelicot has heard it all. But in her words? She's ‘an optimist’
Star

February 15, 2026

Victim. Survivor. Icon. Gisèle Pelicot has heard it all. But in her words? She’s ‘an optimist’

Gisèle Pelicot waived her right to anonymity at her ex-husband’s…

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Memorial University cuts programs – here’s what’s gone and why
Star

February 15, 2026

Memorial University cuts programs – here’s what’s gone and why

Memorial University has ended or paused more than a dozen…

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Business, Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Transport

February 15, 2026

Man killed after collision on Highway 407 near Markham

TORONTO — The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a…

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The night intruders broke into my home was the night that sent me to Canada
Star

February 15, 2026

The night intruders broke into my home was the night that sent me to Canada

Ope Michael had a good life in Nigeria, but his…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 14, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Hundreds of thousands march in Toronto rally in support of Iran protests

TORONTO — Hundreds of thousands of people marched down Yonge…

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2026 relationship goal: Stay single?
Star

February 14, 2026

2026 relationship goal: Stay single?

As the number of single people around the world continues…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 14, 2026

OPP officer among three injured in car collision in southwestern Ontario

SARNIA — An Ontario Provincial Police officer is among the…

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Amid 'Buy Canadian' fervour, Canada's top pension funds still heavily invested in U.S.
Star

February 14, 2026

Amid ‘Buy Canadian’ fervour, Canada’s top pension funds still heavily invested in U.S.

For all the fear over the U.S. trade war and…

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Ontario/Quebec, Weather

February 14, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Warmer temperatures ahead for southern Ontario as longest cold spell in a decade ends

TORONTO — A cold spell that has gripped southern Ontario…

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