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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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Congo's Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger
Star

May 17, 2026

Congo’s Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger

Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centres in the Democratic Republic…

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Labour, Ontario/Quebec

May 16, 2026

Talks keep going as deadline passes for possible TTC work stoppage

TORONTO — The Toronto Transit Commission says talks with a…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music, National

May 16, 2026

Drake breaks three daily Spotify records for 2026 with new albums

Drake fans who might have felt left out in the…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

May 16, 2026

Talks between TTC and CUPE Local 2 continue past deadline

Efforts to avoid a strike by Toronto Transit Commission employees…

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Health, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 16, 2026

Mental health workers accused of assaulting child at Niagara Region school

WELLAND — Two mental health counsellors have been arrested after…

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3 regional Indigenous tourism boards separate from ITAC amid ongoing financial concerns
Star

May 15, 2026

3 regional Indigenous tourism boards separate from ITAC amid ongoing financial concerns

Three Indigenous tourism organizations say they are withdrawing support from…

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Fact check: Fake CBC interview with Galen Weston Jr.
Star

May 15, 2026

Fact check: Fake CBC interview with Galen Weston Jr.

No, the CEO of Loblaw’s parent company, Galen Weston Jr….

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Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music, Ontario/Quebec

May 15, 2026

Nicole Thompson

University of Toronto revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie’s honorary law degree

TORONTO — The University of Toronto has rescinded folk singer…

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Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music, Ontario/Quebec

May 15, 2026

Nicole Thompson

University of Toronto revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie’s honorary law degree

TORONTO — The University of Toronto has rescinded folk singer…

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