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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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Ontario/Quebec

February 13, 2026

Kitchener, Ont., school vice principal arrested for child luring, sexual exploitation

TORONTO — Police say they charged an employee of the…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 13, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Complainant cross-examination continues in Frank Stronach’s sex assault trial

TORONTO — A woman’s narrative of her encounter with Frank…

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Business, Finance, Health, Justice, Labour, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 13, 2026

Allison Jones

Company countersues Ontario government, alleging reputational harm

TORONTO — A mental health company being sued by the…

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Business, Media, Ontario/Quebec, Prairies/BC

February 13, 2026

Allison Jones

Ford cancels plan to remove Crown Royal from LCBO shelves after $23M deal

TORONTO — Crown Royal will remain on Ontario liquor store…

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What we know — and don't — about the guns used in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting
Star

February 13, 2026

What we know — and don’t — about the guns used in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

Three days after one of the deadliest mass shootings in…

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Sports

February 13, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Loperfido grateful for Blue Jays stint after trade sends him back to Houston

DUNEDIN — Joey Loperfido will never forget his time with…

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Business

February 13, 2026

Hydro One reports higher Q4 profit of $233M, up from $200M the previous year

TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd. reported its net income attributable…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 13, 2026

Police investigating fatal tent fire in St. Catharines, Ont., as homicide

Niagara regional police say they are investigating a fatal tent…

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A Ukrainian athlete was banned for his helmet. How does the IOC enforce its rules on political statements?
Star

February 13, 2026

A Ukrainian athlete was banned for his helmet. How does the IOC enforce its rules on political statements?

Follow Winter Olympic SportsPersonalize Your FeedaddSkeletonThe Olympics have long been…

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