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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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Lytton, B.C., was razed by fire — but costs of maintaining new facilities could lead to financial ruin
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April 19, 2026

Lytton, B.C., was razed by fire — but costs of maintaining new facilities could lead to financial ruin

Jennifer Thoss, a member of Lytton’s council elected in 2022,…

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford, province to sell $28.9M private jet 'as quickly as possible'
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April 19, 2026

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, province to sell $28.9M private jet ‘as quickly as possible’

Ontario is looking to sell the $28.9 million private jet…

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Atlantic, Justice, National, Social

April 19, 2026

N.S. police arrest two in human trafficking case linked to N.B. and Ont.

HALIFAX — Police in Nova Scotia have charged two people…

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This northern Yukon island shows how thawing permafrost is transforming the Arctic
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April 19, 2026

This northern Yukon island shows how thawing permafrost is transforming the Arctic

Thawing permafrost on a small island off the Yukon’s north…

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North America's 1st electrochemical lithium refining facility opens in B.C.
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April 19, 2026

North America’s 1st electrochemical lithium refining facility opens in B.C.

Delta, B.C., is an unlikely location for Canada to challenge…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 19, 2026

Ontario and Quebec communities continue sandbagging as forecast calls for rain

Rain forecasts for parts of Ontario and Quebec are heightening…

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From sardinemaxxing to skincare, here's why tinned fish is the newest 'it' food
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April 19, 2026

From sardinemaxxing to skincare, here’s why tinned fish is the newest ‘it’ food

It’s not easy to keep up with trends these days.Crop…

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No whey, a cottage cheese shortage? Demand surges amid protein craze
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April 19, 2026

No whey, a cottage cheese shortage? Demand surges amid protein craze

It’s not easy to eat healthily these days amid what…

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Quick service restaurants are taking a bigger hit as Canadians feel crunched by the cost of living
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April 19, 2026

Quick service restaurants are taking a bigger hit as Canadians feel crunched by the cost of living

At The Birds & The Beets in Vancouver, Matthew Senecal-Junkeer’s…

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