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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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Unions warn Carney government is considering sweeping changes to labour law — including the right to strike
Star

May 23, 2026

Unions warn Carney government is considering sweeping changes to labour law — including the right to strike

Ottawa is currently consulting on potential changes to the legislation…

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You got a ticket for running a red. Here's why that yellow light might have seemed short
Star

May 23, 2026

You got a ticket for running a red. Here’s why that yellow light might have seemed short

The engineers behind those yellow lights — including the ones…

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Sports

May 23, 2026

Kitchener Rangers rout Kelowna Rockets 5-0 to open Memorial Cup

KELOWNA — The Kitchener Rangers opened the Memorial Cup with…

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Sports

May 23, 2026

Gregory Strong

Pinango and Springer each drive in two runs, Gausman in form as Jays top Pirates 6-2

TORONTO — Yohendrick Pinango and George Springer hit two-run doubles…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 22, 2026

Man, woman charged in 2024 death of four-month-old Ontario baby

Police say a man and woman from Barrie, Ont., are…

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Health, Lifestyle, National

May 22, 2026

Hannah Alberga

Ontario patient tests negative for Ebola, while new border screening measures are in place amid Congo outbreak

TORONTO — A person in Ontario tested negative for Ebola…

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Business, Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec, Sports, Travel

May 22, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

World Cup expected to boost Toronto tourism even if hotel bookings haven’t surged

TORONTO — Hotel industry and tourism groups in Toronto are…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

May 22, 2026

Liam Casey

Judge’s ruling on Ontario encampment ‘cockamamie,’ Premier Doug Ford says

An Ontario judge’s recent decision barring the Region of Waterloo…

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Sports

May 22, 2026

Gemma Karstens-Smith

Canada defender Richie Laryea embracing hometown spotlight ahead of World Cup opener

Richie Laryea has played some big soccer games in his…

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