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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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Health, Lifestyle, Sports

May 22, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Expert: Canada should be vigilant about Ebola with World Cup coming in two weeks

TORONTO — An expert on public health and communicable diseases…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 22, 2026

Midnight shooting on Highway 401 leaves one person with minor injuries: police

MISSISSAUGA — Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a shooting on…

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Health, Lifestyle, National

May 22, 2026

Nicole Ireland

Ebola: How it spreads, the treatments available and why this outbreak is so devastating

TORONTO — As a rare strain of Ebola virus continues…

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Sports

May 22, 2026

Larry Fisher

‘Not really a favourite in this’: Coaches shy away from label at Memorial Cup

KELOWNA — No head coach is welcoming of the favourite…

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Democrats' autopsy of 2024 U.S. election blames Harris and 'identity politics' for loss
Star

May 21, 2026

Democrats’ autopsy of 2024 U.S. election blames Harris and ‘identity politics’ for loss

Kamala Harris “wrote off rural America” during the 2024 presidential…

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Ontario/Quebec, Weather

May 21, 2026

Tornado struck southeast of London, Ont., earlier this week, researchers confirm

Researchers have confirmed that a tornado struck a community southeast…

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Pentagon doubles down on Canada rebuke with demand for NATO spending road map, F-35 decision
Star

May 21, 2026

Pentagon doubles down on Canada rebuke with demand for NATO spending road map, F-35 decision

After publicly freezing a historic Canada-U.S. defence forum earlier this…

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Snuffleupagus, a newly described species, is an adorable little predator
Star

May 21, 2026

Snuffleupagus, a newly described species, is an adorable little predator

S. snuffleupagus, a newly described species of fish, is named…

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Sports

May 21, 2026

Dan Ralph

Ticats itching to hit someone else in pre-season opener against Argos

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ first exhibition game comes at…

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