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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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Business, Sports

May 15, 2026

Dan Ralph

Dakoda Shepley says NFL taught him business but keeps focus on football

GUELPH — The harsh business of pro football has often…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 15, 2026

Allison Jones

Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith seeks advice on next steps following nomination loss

TORONTO — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is asking supporters for…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 15, 2026

Allison Jones

Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith seeks advice on next steps following nomination loss

TORONTO — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is asking supporters for…

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Italy caught a U.S. murder suspect on the run. Why did he slip past Canadian officials?
Star

May 15, 2026

Italy caught a U.S. murder suspect on the run. Why did he slip past Canadian officials?

Lee Gilley, accused of murdering his pregnant wife nearly two…

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Health, Justice, Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec, Social

May 15, 2026

Sharif Hassan

As clock ticks down for Ontario consumption sites, users fear they won’t survive

TORONTO — For Riley Bisson, the unassuming one-storey house with…

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Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

May 15, 2026

Toronto to release more free tickets today for World Cup fan festival

TORONTO — The City of Toronto is expected to release…

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Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

May 15, 2026

Toronto to release more free tickets today for World Cup fan festival

TORONTO — The City of Toronto is expected to release…

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Military reprimanded soldiers who raised concerns about monitoring Canadians online during COVID-19
Star

May 15, 2026

Military reprimanded soldiers who raised concerns about monitoring Canadians online during COVID-19

The military reprimanded soldiers after they raised concerns about an…

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Father of boy killed in Edmonton dog attack testifies at owner’s trial
Star

May 14, 2026

Father of boy killed in Edmonton dog attack testifies at owner’s trial

The father of an 11-year-old boy who died following a…

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