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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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Hegseth accused of 'lying to the American public' about war in Iran during tense congressional hearing
Star

April 29, 2026

Hegseth accused of ‘lying to the American public’ about war in Iran during tense congressional hearing

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from…

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60% of Albertans say it’s difficult to meet monthly expenses: CBC News poll
Star

April 29, 2026

60% of Albertans say it’s difficult to meet monthly expenses: CBC News poll

The number of Albertans who say it is somewhat or…

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James Poker aged out of a treatment centre at 16. Nobody told his father
Star

April 29, 2026

James Poker aged out of a treatment centre at 16. Nobody told his father

James Poker aged out of the system at 16 and…

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Sports

April 29, 2026

Dodgers’ Blake Snell strikes out 6 in 3 scoreless innings in second rehab start

ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell…

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Sports

April 29, 2026

Gregory Strong

Blue Jays starter Yesavage impresses in season debut as Toronto blanks Boston 3-0

TORONTO — Trey Yesavage left most hitters befuddled during his…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 28, 2026

Suspect arrested, charged in the death of a victim two years ago: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police say they arrested and charged a suspect…

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Canada's new sovereign wealth fund: What Ottawa can learn from Alberta
Star

April 28, 2026

Canada’s new sovereign wealth fund: What Ottawa can learn from Alberta

As the federal government embarks on launching a national sovereign…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 28, 2026

Gun used in fatal Ontario college bar shooting smuggled from United States: police

SARNIA — Police say the weapon used in a fatal…

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Education, Entertainment, Arts, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 28, 2026

Allison Jones

Provinces eye youth social media bans as federal government weighs action

TORONTO — Several provincial governments across Canada are looking at…

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