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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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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Justice, Music, Ontario/Quebec

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Alex Nino Gheciu

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Star

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Sports

April 21, 2026

Abdulhamid Ibrahim

Documentary revisits Leafs legend Barilko’s goal and disappearance 75 years later

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