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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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Apartment residents say fatal carbon monoxide poisoning of 11-year-old was preventable
Star

February 8, 2026

Apartment residents say fatal carbon monoxide poisoning of 11-year-old was preventable

A man who lives in a Regina apartment building says…

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Business, International

February 8, 2026

James Brooks

Apps to boycott US goods gained traction in crisis over Greenland

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The makers of mobile apps designed…

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No place for politics in F-35 cockpits as Canadian fighter jet pilots get ready to train at U.S. base
Star

February 8, 2026

No place for politics in F-35 cockpits as Canadian fighter jet pilots get ready to train at U.S. base

While procurement for Canada’s complete fighter jet fleet remains up…

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No desks, no strategy: Experts say government's latest return-to-office order ignores reality
Star

February 8, 2026

No desks, no strategy: Experts say government’s latest return-to-office order ignores reality

With federal public servants mandated to return to the office…

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Most of the world doesn’t require a prescription for birth control. Why do Canadians still need one?
Star

February 8, 2026

Most of the world doesn’t require a prescription for birth control. Why do Canadians still need one?

Some Canadian doctors say patients on birth control need monitoring….

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Business, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Retail

February 8, 2026

Homicide unit investigates after police respond to shooting at Toronto mall

TORONTO — Police in Toronto say a man is dead…

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Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl is not so much of a rematch as it is a matchup of contrasts
Star

February 7, 2026

Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl is not so much of a rematch as it is a matchup of contrasts

This year’s Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots…

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National, Weather

February 7, 2026

Brenna Owen

Balmy in B.C. and Alberta as jet stream’s dip south brings deep freeze to Ontario

Meteorologists say the position of the jet stream is to…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 7, 2026

Ontario Liberals announce date to select new leader, kicking off race

TORONTO — The Ontario Liberal Party says it will select…

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