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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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National, Ontario/Quebec

May 8, 2026

Former U.S. president Barack Obama in Toronto for keynote speech

TORONTO — Former U.S. president Barack Obama is in Toronto…

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Why do people still take cruises? Convenience, value outweigh health risks, experts say
Star

May 8, 2026

Why do people still take cruises? Convenience, value outweigh health risks, experts say

By all accounts, the cruise industry is thriving, and tourism…

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'Will I have a job tomorrow?' Telus worker asks as AI tools spread
Star

May 8, 2026

‘Will I have a job tomorrow?’ Telus worker asks as AI tools spread

Some call centre agents at a major Canadian telecom company…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

May 8, 2026

Ontario teen charged with first-degree murder after three found dead in home

BROCKVILLE — Police in the eastern Ontario city of Brockville…

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Health, Lifestyle, National, Ontario/Quebec

May 7, 2026

Hannah Alberga and Allison Jones

3 Canadians isolating at home after hantavirus ship outbreak, government says

TORONTO — Three people with connections to a deadly hantavirus-stricken…

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Atlantic, Justice, Lifestyle, National, Ontario/Quebec, Social

May 7, 2026

Eli Ridder

Cannabis raids in N.S., N.B., Ontario tied to transnational organized crime, RCMP say

FREDERICTON — The RCMP say several raids last month across…

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Education, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 7, 2026

Maan Alhmidi and Allison Jones

Ontario appoints administrator at Conestoga College, citing financial misuse

TORONTO — The Ontario government is appointing an administrator to…

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Business, Health, Ontario/Quebec

May 7, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Boil water advisory in effect in Sudbury, Ont., area after coliform bacteria detected

SUDBURY — A boil water advisory is in place in…

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Sports

May 7, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Toronto finally gets its WNBA moment as Tempo prepare for season opener

TORONTO — Kia Nurse is focused on her process even…

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