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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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Environment, Ontario/Quebec

May 20, 2026

Liam Casey

Marineland’s bears on the move to sanctuary in Colorado

Twelve black bears from Marineland are travelling in a pair…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Weather

May 20, 2026

Jordan Omstead

Crews restore power to storm-battered Ontario as tornado teams probe damage

Tornado researchers were on the ground in two Ontario communities…

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Federal officials on the defensive as momentum grows against lawful access bill
Star

May 20, 2026

Federal officials on the defensive as momentum grows against lawful access bill

Canada’s spy agency says its ability to keep pace with…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Science

May 20, 2026

Ontario to ban government use and purchase of Chinese-made drones

Ontario will ban the use and purchase of Chinese-made drones…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 20, 2026

Liam Casey

Island airport expansion will cost up to $5 billion, Toronto Port Authority says

TORONTO — The Toronto Port Authority says the proposed island…

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Justice, Prairies/BC

May 20, 2026

Steve Lambert

Police report largest drug bust in Manitoba, 33 arrested in three provinces

WINNIPEG — Police say they have made the largest drug…

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Sports

May 20, 2026

Dan Ralph

Defensive co-ordinator Greg Quick in third stint with Toronto Argonauts

GUELPH — Greg Quick is the definition of a football…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 20, 2026

Three Toronto officers charged in Spain back in Canada, suspended with pay: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say three of their officers facing…

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Regina man pleads guilty in pitbull attack that severely injured woman walking her dog
Star

May 20, 2026

Regina man pleads guilty in pitbull attack that severely injured woman walking her dog

Gerald L. Pocha will serve a community-based sentence of two…

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