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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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Trump claims 'fantastic trade deals' with China. What really happened?
Star

May 15, 2026

Trump claims ‘fantastic trade deals’ with China. What really happened?

Although the much-hyped summit between the presidents of China and…

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Health, Lifestyle, National

May 15, 2026

Hannah Alberga

Ontario now testing asymptomatic people for hantavirus; low-risk cases to stop isolating if negative

TORONTO — Ontario’s ministry of health said it is now…

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Health, Lifestyle, National

May 15, 2026

Hannah Alberga

Ontario now testing asymptomatic people for hantavirus; low-risk cases to stop isolating if negative

TORONTO — Ontario’s ministry of health said it is now…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 15, 2026

Rianna Lim

Ontario man charged in Ryan Wedding case to stay behind bars after losing bail review

TORONTO — A man accused of serving as the “de…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 15, 2026

Rianna Lim

Ontario man charged in Ryan Wedding case to stay behind bars after losing bail review

TORONTO — A man accused of serving as the “de…

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Wildfire in Alberta's west country rages on, campers evacuated from backcountry
Star

May 15, 2026

Wildfire in Alberta’s west country rages on, campers evacuated from backcountry

A wildfire continues to rage through a vast expanse of…

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Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial
Star

May 15, 2026

Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial

Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial in New York ended in a…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

May 15, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Ontario’s top court dismisses Peter Nygard’s appeal of sexual assault convictions

TORONTO — Ontario’s top court has dismissed an appeal filed…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

May 15, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Ontario’s top court dismisses Peter Nygard’s appeal of sexual assault convictions

TORONTO — Ontario’s top court has dismissed an appeal filed…

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